Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wine cooler
Object Number:
INV.14163ab
Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Sheffield plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. ( 21.9 x 24.1 x 21 cm )
Description:
Cast, seamed and wrought Sheffield plate wine cooler; urn-shaped body, globular lower body with all over chased spiral gadrooning seated on a stepped, splayed foot raised to a circular pedestal with a plain rim; two, cast squared baluster handles with acanthus leaf joints and decoration applied to opposite sides of the lower body; circular upper body flared to the applied, spiral gadroon and shell motif rim; ring with bezel set inside the rim; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
