Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Demijohn
Object Number:
Z.463
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass, wicker
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 13 x 8 in. ( 50.8 x 33 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Olive green blown glass demijohn encased in wicker; compressed ovoid body with tapering neck and wide, flat tapering collar; pushed up base and pontil mark. Remnants of adhesive label on collar; old twine tied around neck.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
