Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pipe: Nariette
Object Number:
INV.8480
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Porcelain, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: in black on bowl: "von/seiner/Nanette"
Description:
Ovoid porcelain pipe bowl decorated in enamel with blue shield with crossed gold rods and fleur-de-lis tops; shield surrounded by gray and red scrolls; armor helmet on top; inscription on other side of bowl; hinged sheet metal cover with armor helmet clasp; bowl's stem inserted into porcelain section meant to connect bowl to stem.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
