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Museum Collection Highlights
Masonic apron, American
1770-1800
1951.523ab
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Caster
Title
Caster
Date
1870-1880
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 2 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 6 cm )
Description
Lead glass caster blown in a three-part mold with concave cylindrical neck, sloping shoulders, concave body above inset lip at waist and cylindrical body below; with copper-wheel engraved decoration consisting of floral sprays and blossoms.
Credit Line
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number
1948.326d
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
