Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Plate: bird, plant motif
Object Number:
1971.110d
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 11 5/8 x 8 in. ( 4.1 x 29.5 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass platter; oval shape with repeating lozenge motif surrounding rim and naturalistic image of three birds and flora at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
