Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.367
Date:
1835-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 2 in. ( 18.7 x 13 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Deep amber non-lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-10) with plain lip, flat collar, pear-shaped body with scroll patterning and two eight-pointed stars, and keyed base with oxide deposit.
Gallery Label:
Perfect shaping of collar may indicate that this flask is a reproduction.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
