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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Luce Center
Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.359
Date:
1835-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 14 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-1) with hand-tooled flared lip, pear-shaped body with scroll patterning and two six-pointed stars, ground pontil mark, and oxide deposit on base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
