Collection Highlights
Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
Date:
1950
Object Number:
1956.7
Medium:
Oil on paper laid on board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.348
Date:
1835-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 4 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 10.5 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
paper label: affixed to shoulder: "ESSENCE B. . . / Prepared by / S. G. MOSES. / Successor to / V. B. BUTLER, / No. 314 North Main Street, / HARTFORD CONN."
Description:
Aquamarine lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-38) with eight-petaled flower, pearl, and fleur-de-lis surrounded by ribs with scrolling ends, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
