Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fruit bowl/compote: bust of woman
Object Number:
1953.66
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. ( 21.9 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass; pressed. Compote with base pressed separately and attached with wafer; bowl has scalloped rim, narrow panels around sides, and diamond patterning on lower edges and underside; pedestal in the form of a female portrait bust, and domed foot with wreath of flowers and leaves impressed on underside.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, the pedestal bust is meant to represent Jenny Lind; however, Jenny Lind's popularity had ended by the time this object was produced.
Credit Line:
From Mr. B. Stinchfield (exchange)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
