Collection Highlights
The Child's Anti-Slavery Book
Date:
1859
Object Number:
LIB.E449.C5372
Medium:
Bound volume
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Beer pitcher
Object Number:
2002.1.3451
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Copper, glass, wood
Dimensions:
6 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.
Description:
A copper beer pitcher with a inserted glass window in the side with five round portholes in the copper to view the level of liquid within. An half circular brass plaque on one side reads "Breidt's/ XXX/ Cream Ale". The removable lid has a wood knob.
Gallery Label:
Peter Breidt's City Brewing Co., based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was active from 1885 to 1920.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
