Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Smelling bottle w/lid: 8-sides, purple
Object Number:
1965.766e
Date:
1820-1890
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 5.7 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Deep amethyst lead glass smelling bottle blown in a two-part mold with round metal ringed cap; hexagonal shape with faceted sides.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
