Collection Highlights
Armchair
1785-1789
1916.7
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Miniature Smelling Bottle: Spiral Bottom
Object name
Miniature Smelling Bottle: Spiral Bottom
Date
1780-1820
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 2 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 7.3 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Colorless blown lead glass smelling bottle; cylindrical wound body (seahorse shape) with applied trailed thread decoration (deep blue) crimped into parallel notches, with crimped end; straight finish with fire-polished lip; pontil mark on side.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number
1965.761a
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
