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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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jar
Object Number:
Z.668
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 3.2 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: on cover; "PURIFIED CHARCOAL TOOTH PASTE/ For cleansing the teeth/ and gums and purifying the breath/ PREPARED BY/ X. BAZIN/ PERFUMER/ PHILADELPHIA."
printed: paper label on sides; "X. BAZIN NEW YORK"
Description:
Black transfer-printed white lead-glazed earthenware jar or box with original contents; rectangular box and lid with canted corners and straight sides; printed on cover saw-tooth border, scrolls, and inscription: "PURIFIED CHARCOAL TOOTH PASTE/ For cleansing the teeth/ and gums and purifying the breath/ PREPARED BY/ X. BAZIN/ PERFUMER/ PHILADELPHIA;" paper label around sides; "X.BAZIN NEW YORK."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
