Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rolling pin
Object Number:
1953.479
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 2 in. ( 34.3 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
painted: on body; "A Sailor's Love"
Description:
Cobalt blue blown lead glass rollong pin; cylindrical form with two knob-like terminuses, one with pontil mark; decorated with gilt inscription "A Sailor's Love," with anchor and sailing ship in cartouches.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
