Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ink bottle
Object Number:
2002.1.1555
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Ceramic, cork
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 2 in. bottom diameter
Description:
This figural ink bottle is shaped like a woman with granny glasses and a bun holding a rolling pin, with her head acting as a removable stopper. Her dress is red with white stripes and the back is embossed "Carter's Ink".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
