Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Luce Center
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Object Number:
2002.1.3109
Date:
1950-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 1/4 x 3 x 1/2 in.
Description:
A bright yellow waxed paper drinking cup printed on the front and back in red with a very sleek, modern, electric train engine and the words "Streamliner/ City of Las Vegas". Made for the Union Pacific Railroad's special Las Vegas express train by Dixie cup "Special for Alcoholic Beverages".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
