Collection Highlights
The Rail Candidate
Date:
1860
Object Number:
PR.010.1860.Rail
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dragon-shaped whistle
Object Number:
INV.9328
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 x 1 in. ( 5.1 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Molded porcelain dragon-shaped whistle; clear glaze and remains of red, yellow, and blue enamel overglaze; tail function as a mouthpiece.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
