Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mustard pot with cover
Object Number:
INV.3834ab
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 9.5 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed (probably lead) glass mustard pot; conical shape with fine vertical ribbing and relief serpentine border below rim, eights panels with scroll motif around sides, elaborate scroll handle, and octagonal foot with waffle patterning with radiating ribs on underside; domed and paneled cover with scroll motif, U-shaped cut-out for spoon, and stylized floral finial.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
