Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Cordial glass
Object Number:
1945.128f
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 in. ( 10.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed (probably lead) glass cordial glass with ogee-shaped bowl with six vertical panels with arched tops around sides, stem with two faceted ball knops, and sunburst on underside of foot.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this object belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1790-1882).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
