Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Miniature Smelling Bottle: Spiral Bottom
Object Number:
1965.761h
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. ( 8.3 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass smelling bottle; cylindrical wound body (seahorse shape) with applied trailed thread decoration (colorless) crimped into parallel notches, with crimped end; straight finish with fire-polished lip; pontil mark on side.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
