Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
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.
