Collection Highlights
Get off the track! : a song for Emmancipation, sung by the Hutchinsons, respectfully dedicated to Nath.l P. Rogers, as a mark of esteem for his intrepidity in the cause of human rights
Date:
1844
Object Number:
LIB.M1622a.Hutchinson
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Glass/ food
Object Number:
2002.1.2545
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 3 in. diameter
Description:
This clear glass is embossed on one side with an eagle with a banner in its beakthat reads "Gail Borden/ Eagle Brand" and around the upper rim "This Glass to Be Filled Even Full/ 1858". 1858 was the year Gail Borden invented condensed milk, not the production year for this premium gift. The bottom is embossed "New York Condensed Milk Co."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
