Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Arcadian or Pastoral State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.2
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher: creamer
Object Number:
1953.764
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. ( 14.9 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Opaque white glass; pressed. Creamer with six framed sheaves of wheat surrounding lower half of bowl, ear-shaped handle, and plain circular foot (Panelled Wheat pattern).
Gallery Label:
This pattern was patented by J. H. Hobbs on February 28, 1871 (see "Pressed Glass in America," p. 422).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
