Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
The Retriever Platter
Object Number:
1953.792
Date:
1870-1890
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 34.3 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Opaque white pressed glass oval platter with rounded handles on each end and hexagonally shaped sides; well of platter represents pond with swimming dog at center; reeds and lily pads surround the pond; dog swims towards flying duck at one end of platter. Underside of platter has void at location of dog's head.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
