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The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
Artist/Maker: Thomas Crawford

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Figure flask (Indian maiden): made for Brown's, patented 1868

Figure flask (Indian maiden): made for Brown's, patented 1868
Object name 
Figure flask (Indian maiden): made for Brown's, patented 1868
Date 
1868-1875
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Whitney Brothers Glass Works
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 12 1/2 x 3 in. ( 31.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description 
Light green lead glass bitter's bottle blown in full-size two-part mold in the shape of an Indian Queen; figure wears crown and Indian garb including feathered skirt and long robe, holds shield at her left side which reads BROWN'S/ CELEBRATED/ INDIAN HERB BITTERS."
Credit Line 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number 
1937.1048
Marks 
in relief: on shield: "BROWN'S/CELEBRATED/INDIAN HERB BITTERS" in relief: below robe: "PATENTED/FEB 11/1868"
Provenance 
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.