Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish
Object Number:
1953.695
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 19.7 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Translucent yellow pressed lead glass dish in the shape of an owl, with ears and extra feathers protruding from irregular edges of dish; top edges and inside of dish pressed with pattern of feathers; large clear eyes.
Gallery Label:
Ruth Webb Lee described this dish as an "Oval Pickle Dish," and wrote that it was called "Etched Pickle" by the Central Glass Co. of Wheeling, W. Va. (See Publications).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
