Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Demijohn
Object name
Demijohn
Date
1850-1880
Medium
Glass, wicker
Dimensions
Overall: 19 3/4 x 8 in. ( 50.2 x 20.3 cm )
Description
Aquamarine blown-molded glass demijohn encased in wicker; cylindrical body with long, slightly tapering neck and sloping shoulders; wide, flat sloping collar; wicker handle on one side; base with large molded disk and no pontil mark.
Object Number
Z.461
Gallery Label
Demijohns, usually encased in leather or wicker, were used for shipping and storing liquids.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
