Collection Highlights
Ye book of copperheads
Date:
1863
Object Number:
LIB.XS.E647.L52.1863
Medium:
Paper
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Celery glass
Object Number:
1952.218
Date:
1815-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 in. ( 18.4 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass celery glass blown in a 4-part mold (McKearin G III-34); deep waisted cylindrical body curved in at base and flaring at rim; around the rim, diagonal ribbing above horizontal rings and diamond diapering; within horizontal rings are 8 large diamonds alternately containing bulls' eye sunbursts and circles; vertical ribbing above horizontal ring and diamond diapering; plain base; applied disk foot; pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
