Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Luce Center
Ink bottle
Object Number:
1934.126
Date:
1858
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 4 in. ( 22.2 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: near base: "I V" in oval, on top of diamond; within diamond: "B/k/Rd/3/8"; below diamond: "[illeg.] NEW YORK"
Description:
Bristol-glazed stoneware bottle with rounded, tapered body and bulge above waist; flattened collar tooled to form pouring spout; ring around neck. Stamped with English registry and New York importer's marks.
Gallery Label:
The registry mark indicates that this bottle was registered November 3, 1858.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
