Collection Highlights
Portrait of two girls
Date:
Object Number:
PR.012.1.326.Box12
Medium:
Ambrotype
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Luce Center
Salt
Object Number:
1953.586ab
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Blue pressed lead glass salt in form of chair with cover over well in seat; pressed decoration includes faceted medallions and circles ("Daisy and Button" pattern) and tassels around bottom of chair; spurs for holding spoons protrude from chair back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
