Tray: plant design

Classification: 
Date: 
1835-1845
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5/8 x 6 5/8 x 4 7/8 in. ( 1.6 x 16.8 x 12.4 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass rounded rectangular tray with scrolled leaf and fleur de lis pattern in center and on sides.
Object Number: 
INV.12924
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1845
eMuseum Object ID: 
24474
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1835-1840
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/16 in. ( 1.3 x 8.7 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, portrait bust (profile) of William Henry Harrison in military uniform, with name and birthday inscribed above and below profile, with circle of stars around edge of well; blank lozenges (with stippled edges) on top and bottom of interior rim, also ornamented with bunting and tassels (Lee-Rose 568).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number: 
1945.413
Marks: 
pressed: on top of well: "MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON" pressed: on bottom of well: "BORN. FEB. 9. 1778."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
24472
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1835-1840
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/16 in. ( 1.3 x 8.7 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, portrait bust (profile) of William Henry Harrison in military uniform, with name and birthday inscribed above and below profile, with circle of stars around edge of well; blank lozenges (with stippled edges) on top and bottom of interior rim, also ornamented with bunting and tassels (Lee-Rose 568).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number: 
1940.408
Marks: 
pressed: on top of well: "MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON" pressed: on bottom of well: "BORN. FEB. 9. 1778."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
24471
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup plate

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1844
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating scallops and points; silhouette of Henry Clay enclosed by stippled ring, and surrounded by scrollwork; star under profile, with first and last names on either side of bust, and two additional stars above head; on interior rim, pattern of flowers, leaves, scrolled motifs, and shield-like motifs, some stippled (Lee-Rose 566-A).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coates in loving memory of Howard Masten and Anne Louise Canoune
Object Number: 
1971.109a
Marks: 
pressed: in well: "HENRY/CLAY"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1844
eMuseum Object ID: 
24470
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Oil lamp of pink glass w/wheat motif

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1840
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 14 x 9.5 cm )
Description: 
Colorless lead glass oil lamp with slight pink tint with blown font and pressed base; spherical font with vertical rim joined by stem with bladed knop to base formed of inverted cup plate (Lee-Rose 31) decorated with molded rays and sheaves of wheat; pontil mark.
Object Number: 
INV.4024
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
24469
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Mustand Pot w/lid

Classification: 
Date: 
1875-1900
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 9.8 x 6.7 x 6 cm )
Description: 
Blue pressed lead glass mustard pot and lid in the form of a tree stump with bird in front; cover in the form of a grape leaf with stem-handle; stump wreathed with grape vine, grapes, and flowers.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number: 
1953.630ab
Gallery Label: 
This jar may also have been used for jelly.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
24467
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Bowl

Classification: 
Date: 
1830-1845
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/8 x 8 in. ( 3.5 x 20.3 cm )
Description: 
Colorless pressed lead glass bowl; oval shape with pattern of crossed cornucopias alternating with diamonds on sides and princess feather medallions in base.
Object Number: 
INV.4007
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1845
eMuseum Object ID: 
24466
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Toothpick or match holder

Classification: 
Date: 
1875-1900
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description: 
Amber pressed lead glass toothpick or match holder in the form of an alligator purse; purse is open, and has latch, key, and handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number: 
1953.699
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
24465
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Demijohn

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1880
Medium: 
Glass, wicker
Dimensions: 
Overall: 20 x 13 in. ( 50.8 x 33 cm )
Description: 
Brown blown glass demijohn encased in wicker; ovoid body with tapering neck; wide, flat sloping collar; pushed up base with pontil mark.
Object Number: 
Z.464
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1880
eMuseum Object ID: 
24463
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Demijohn

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1880
Medium: 
Glass, wicker
Dimensions: 
Overall: 20 x 13 x 8 in. ( 50.8 x 33 x 20.3 cm )
Description: 
Olive green blown glass demijohn encased in wicker; compressed ovoid body with tapering neck and wide, flat tapering collar; pushed up base and pontil mark. Remnants of adhesive label on collar; old twine tied around neck.
Object Number: 
Z.463
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1880
eMuseum Object ID: 
24462
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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