Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Vase
Object Number:
1952.222
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 32.7 x 8.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Deep blue-green glass; pressed. Vase with hollow base pressed separately and attached with wafer; elongated conical shape with fluted rim and six elongated ovals above six shorter ones surrounding bowl (Bigler pattern); base consists of octagonal dumb-bell drop knop, octagonal plinth, and square foot.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
