2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
Possible Original Owner: Margaret Maria Livingston

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Figured flask

Figured flask
Object name 
Figured flask
Date 
1835-1855
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Louisville Glass Works
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 22.5 x 14.6 x 6.7 cm )
Description 
Amber lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-6) with plain lip, cylindrical neck, pear-shaped body with scroll patterning and two six-pointed stars, "LOUISVILLE KY" on obverse, "GLASS WORKS" on reverse, ground pontil mark, and oxide deposit on base.
Credit Line 
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number 
1953.358
Marks 
in relief: on obverse: "LOUISVILLE KY" in relief: on reverse: "GLASS WORKS"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.