Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Glass tumbler w/gold trim and monogram: PTB
Object Number:
1958.3b
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 7 cm )
Description:
Opaline blown glass tumbler; flared rim edged in gilding and initials "PTB" in gilding on side of tumbler.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tumbler was once part of a set owned by P. T. Barnum (1810-1891), great-grandfather of the donor. The bowls and tumblers in this set were apparently used for mouth-rinsing after a meal.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry H. Rennell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
