Collection Highlights
Front View of St. Peter's Church with the intended steeple
Date:
1785
Object Number:
PR.McComb.4.70
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pipe bowl: w/ extinguisher on chain
Object Number:
INV.8457
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 3 x 1 5/8 in. ( 9.8 x 7.6 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
J-shaped meerschaum pipebowl carved with flowers and scrolls; top and stem end ringed with silver; lid with six silver scrolls supporting inverted cone shape with domed top containing six mauve enamel filled reservoirs; a chain connects a loop at the top of the lid with the stem end, but the lid fits into the bowl.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
