Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sphere (witch ball)
Object Number:
1951.356
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue blown glass sphere with open blow pipe hole at one end.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this was used as the cover for a pitcher and was purchased at the Hunter sale.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
