Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salt
Object Number:
1953.565
Date:
ca. 1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass salt; sarcophagus shape; sides decorated with diamond pattern; each end decorated with a shell; sarcophagus base with raised diamond.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
