2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
Used By: George Washington

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Cruet

Cruet
Object name 
Cruet
Date 
1820-1840
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 x 2 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 7 cm )
Description 
Colorless lead glass cruet blown in a full-sized three-part mold (McKearin GI-7 Type 4) with tapered cylindrical neck with flanged folded-in lip, barrel-shaped body with sloping shoulders molded with two bulbous rings at shoulders and 39 vertical ribs, and flat base molded with radiating rays (McKearin Rayed Type III) and pontil mark.
Object Number 
INV.12455
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.