Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Luce Center
Powder flask
Object Number:
1950.70
Date:
1840-1865
Medium:
Brass, leather, iron, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 3 x 1 1/2 in. ( 20 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass, leather, iron, and cotton powder flask; pear-shaped brass body with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged lever on side; stitched brown leather cover with ring suspended from loop at bottom; flasked stamped with birds in center, flanked by wreath at bottom and side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harry L. Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
