Collection Highlights
Elisha Kent Kane, M.D. (1820-1857)
Date:
1858
Object Number:
1859.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Apothecary jar
Object Number:
Z.1057
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Red earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/8 x 8 5/8 in. ( 30.8 x 21.9 cm )
Marks:
painted: on banner: "CREATA PREP."
Description:
Redware apothecary jar; urn-shaped, cylindical neck, flanged foot, claw and ring handles on two sides; body and foot painted black, lip painted gold, and gold banner painted across center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
