Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
footed bowl
Object Number:
1926.24
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Urn-shaped pewter sugar bowl with dragon and acanthus leaf handles; cast fluting and bell flowers.
Gallery Label:
According to Donald Fennimore, this teacup and saucer were intended for a child; it could have been patinated originally, which might explain the blue color.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
