Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Set of glassware (decanters and drinking glasses)
Object Number:
1911.67a-ee
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Glass
Description:
Colorless (with a purple-gray tint) blown and cut lead glass set of glass ware including 2 large decanters and stoppers, 2 small decanters and stoppers, 12 tumblers, and fifteen cordial glasses; decorated with cut flutes and an engraved band of alternating feather and branch motifs within two horizontal lines with saw-tooth decoration at mouth.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
