Collection Highlights
Plan of the City of New York
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.NS3.M36.1.3ab
Medium:
Black ink, with pencil additions, on paper backed with paper backed with cloth
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Vase or bottle
Object Number:
1951.363
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 11.4 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Olive blown non-lead glass vase; assymetrical globular body narrowing slightly at top, wide neck, and slightly flaring lip.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this vase/bottle was purchased from Rennick Hurry in January of 1921 for $21.00. The object is also referred to as a camphor bottle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
