Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flask
Object Number:
1937.638
Date:
1849-1852
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. ( 27 x 12.1 x 11.7 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on base in circle: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED/1849/BENNINGTON, Vt."
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in form of an upright man, whose hat forms the opening, wearing a suit under a long cloak that he holds closed with his concealed hand and clutches in his other; exterior in mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Gallery Label:
This flask is also known as the "Coachman" bottle. The original design is attributed to English modeler Daniel Greatbach.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
