Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle holder: Purple Flower Motif
Object name
Candle holder: Purple Flower Motif
Date
1900-1910
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 13.7 cm )
Description
Chamberstick with slightly flared rim and bobeche; decoration consists of three pairs of transfer printed pink roses against a pale green background, bound by gold transfer printed bands of grape leaves; gold bands around rim and bobeche.
Credit Line
Purchased from the Estate of Charles G. Thompson
Object Number
1942.645
Marks
printed: in green: fleur-de-lis with "PRUSSIA" inscribed
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
