Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pipe bowl: coat of arms on bowl
Object Number:
INV.7755
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Meerschaum, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 6.7 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Meerschaum pipe bowl with metal cover with ball finial, scroll latch with three leaves, and fruit and leaf border; pressed sheet metal decoration on bowl includes coat of arms with horse surrounded by lions and with crown at top; stem end has short metal opening.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
