Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.349
Date:
1835-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 14.9 x 10.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Olive-amber lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-36) with hand-tooled flared lip, pear-shaped body with eight-pointed star, pearl, and fleur-de-lis surrounded by ribs with scrolling ends, and keyed base with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
