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Luce Center
Book flask
Object name
Book flask
Date
1847-1858
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/8 x 2 x 4 1/8 in. ( 13 x 5.1 x 10.5 cm )
Description
Molded yellowware flask in shape of book with five horizontal bands on spine and circular opening on top, impressed rectangular frame on panels; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1952.248
Marks
impressed: on spine: "DEPARTED SPIRITS"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
