Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Set of medicine vials (9, in holder)
Object Number:
Z.533
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass, leather, cork, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 in. ( 12.1 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Set of nine aquamarine blown glass medicine vials of varying size, eight with cork stoppers; in belt-like leather holder; some with paper labels, filled with powders and with various residues.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
