Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Luce Center
Dispenser or serving urn
Object Number:
2628
Date:
1888-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 x 11 1/2 in. ( 86.4 x 29.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on bottom of urn: "UNITED INDURATED FIBRE CO."; "LOCKPORT.N.Y.U.S.A."; "PATENTED FEB. 6. 1888./[illeg.] 30. 1888./[FEB.] 12. 1884./JUNE 2. 1886/MAY 25. 1886/AND OTHERS."
painted: on body of urn: "ICE COLD/MOXIE"
painted: on urn under double doo
Description:
Wooden serving urn in the form of a round bottle (specifically for Moxie nerve beverage), with double doors at top back (hinged, with knobs) and spigot at bottom; with label at center and painted inscription at top and bottom; top (with metal lining) lifts off, has metal bottle cap; painted to indicate contents (brown) and color of bottle (green).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
