Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shallow dish
Object Number:
1971.110a
Date:
1875-1895
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 11 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. ( 3.5 x 29.5 x 19.4 cm )
Marks:
pressed: at center of dish: "WASTE NOT / WANT NOT"
Description:
Colorless, non-lead glass; pressed. Bread plate; rectangular shape; cut corners; edges and rim with diamong pattern; waffle pattern in rectangular base with inscription "WASTE NOT/ WANT NOT" at either side of base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
