Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick, amber
Object Number:
1952.177
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 7/8 in. ( 12.7 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Amber-olive blown glass candlestick; hollow socket and stem with flaring top and two tooled knops; circular, trumpet-shaped foot with folded rim; pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
