Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Covered butter dish: turtle
Object name
Covered butter dish: turtle
Date
1880-1910
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 12.1 x 19 x 8.3 cm )
Description
Opaque white pressed glass covered butter dish; slightly domed top with turtle finial; top with shell decoration and beading; rectangular-shaped dish with canted corners; foliate handles and beaded edges; sides of dish with oval rondels, flowers, and fluted corners.