Collection Highlights
Section of water pipe
1800-1840
X.47
Wood, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Billy club
Object name
Billy club
Date
1820-1860
Medium
Glass, metal, textile, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 15 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 38.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description
Aquamarine blown non-lead glass billy club; cylindrical form with knob at one end with pontil mark with brass and wood handle with textile binding.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1952.196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
