Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Footed salt
Object Number:
1961.409b
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 in. ( 6.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue lead glass footed salt blown in a three-part mold patterned with three repeat panels of diamond diapering and diamond-shaped sunburst; globular bowl with galleried rim; drawn stem and thick disc foot patterned with sawtooth bands; pontil mark (McKearin G III-25).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
