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
1281 Le Chignon
Object Number:
INV.8550
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Earthenware, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 4.8 x 14.6 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on stem: "Gambier/a Paris/ M * M/Deposé"
carved: in low relief on stem: "1281"
Description:
White earthenware pipe with bowl molded in shape of woman's head and decorated with blue, pink, black, and white enamel; straight, tapered stem has flowers in relief near bowl.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
