Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1815-1817
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 19 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Dark green lead glass flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GVIII-3); bottle has hand-tooled flared neck, hollow shoulders, and an angular body with an oval sunburst (24 rays) on each side with ribbing down edges; flat base with light pontil mark.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.339
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
