Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.339
Date:
1815-1817
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 19 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Dark green non-lead glass flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GVIII-3); bottle has hand-tooled flared neck, hollow shoulders, and an angular body with an oval sunburst (24 rays) on each side with ribbing down edges; flat base with light pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
