Collection Highlights
Keg with stand from Erie Canal celebration
ca. 1825
X.48
Wood, metal, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Compote
Object name
Compote
Date
1828-1850
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 17.1 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass compote; circular form with rope edge; in well, abstract floral pattern surrounded by pattern of alternating shields and wheat sheaves; on interior rim, alternating waffle-patterned hearts and abstract geometric designs, connected by arches; applied and tooled stem and foot.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number
1965.797b
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
