Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Decanter with stopper
Object Number:
1944.61b
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 4 in. ( 33 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless cut lead glass decanter; cylindrical neck with three faceted rings and flange lip; shoulders cut with ten flutes; cylindrical body slightly narower at bottom cut with ten panels; hollow octagonal conical stopper on narrow stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Florence Rogers Dietrich
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
