Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sherry glass: egg cup
Object Number:
1938.244
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass footed eggcup with bell-shaped bowl decorated with three thumbprints in intaglio frames with drapery suspended between them (Lincoln Drape pattern); stepped foot with sunburst on underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harry King
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
