Collection Highlights
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931)
Date:
1924
Object Number:
1952.45
Medium:
Patinated plaster on a wooden base
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Powder flask
Object Number:
1937.109
Date:
1840-1865
Medium:
Iron, leather, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 24.1 x 8.9 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
stamped: mouthpiece: "1/............./1 1/4" body: "4/lbs"
Description:
Iron, leather, and cotton powder flask; pear-shaped body with cylindrical iron mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged iron lever on side; stitched brown leather cover; stamped on both sides is rabbit and three birds suspended from looped hunting snare.
Credit Line:
Gift of William A. Robbins
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
