Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ink bottles (3)
Object Number:
1954.221a-c
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 2 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.
Description:
Three glass ink bottles blown in two part molds; octagonal pyramid with cylindrical neck with lip; conical aquamarine bottle with raised band below cylindrical neck; colorless faceted cone shape, truncated at top with raised band and rounded shoulder leading to neck; bottles (a) and (c) are iridescent from contact with soil.
Gallery Label:
Two of the bottles are slightly irridescent, indicating that they may have been excavated or found.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy C. Barck
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.