Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Covered butter dish: quail
Object Number:
1953.755ab
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 3 in. ( 11.4 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Opaque white pressed glass covered oval butter dish; cover with dove on top; dish with scalloped edges and elongated ends; sides have a central rondel surrounded by scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
