Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Advertising paperweight
Object Number:
2010.26.35
Date:
1882-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 4 in. (4.4 x 6.4 x 10.2 cm)
Description:
Rectangular glass advertising paperweight with image of a cast iron pipe. Vertical text block reads, "Emaus Pipe Foundry. / Donaldson Iron Co. / Manufacturers of / CAST IRON PIPE / For Water and Gas. / Special Castings / and Flange Pipe. / Emaus. Lehigh Co. Pa." Horizontal text block reads, "John Donaldson / President / 226 Walnut Street. / Philadelphia. PA. / Geo. Ormrod / Manager & Treasurer / Emaus. PA."
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. & Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
