Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Demijohn
Object Number:
Z.461
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Glass, wicker
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 3/4 x 8 in. ( 50.2 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine blown-molded glass demijohn encased in wicker; cylindrical body with long, slightly tapering neck and sloping shoulders; wide, flat sloping collar; wicker handle on one side; base with large molded disk and no pontil mark.
Gallery Label:
Demijohns, usually encased in leather or wicker, were used for shipping and storing liquids.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
