Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pipe w/detachable stem
Object Number:
INV.7699
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 31.8 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
U-shaped wood pipe bowl with elaborate silver-plated hinged cover with two levels of pierced cylinder and a domed top with acorn finial; horn stem in two sections, one straight, turned, and reeded with hexagonal top, and the other a curved removable mouth piece; stem and bowl connected by metal chain.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
