Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.366
Date:
1835-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/8 x 5 x 2 in. ( 18.1 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-11) with hand-tooled flared lip, pear-shaped body with scroll patterning and two stars, and ground pontil mark with oxide deposit.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
