Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
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.
