Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Luce Center
Bottle w/wicker cover & lid
Object Number:
1948.479
Date:
1870-1890
Medium:
Glass, wicker
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 2 3/4 in. ( 35.6 x 7 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass bottle encased in woven wicker; tapered cylindrical bottle with long tapered neck; applied ring below lip; brown, yellow, red, and green wicker casing woven in various patterns in horizontal bands; wicker top is removeable.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this bottle was purchased at Sitka, Alaska around 1888. The wicker was woven by Northwest Coast Indians.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John V. Irwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
