2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Dragonfly Table lamp
c. 1900-1906
N84.113
Glass, bronze
Artist/Maker: Tiffany Studios

Support the New-York Historical Society

Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.

DONATE TODAY

collections > Luce Center > Figured bottle: U.S. Mail; mail box shaped

Museum Collections

back

Luce Center

Figured bottle: U.S. Mail; mail box shaped

Figured bottle: U.S. Mail; mail box shaped
Object name 
Figured bottle: U.S. Mail; mail box shaped
Date 
1890-1920
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 9 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. ( 22.9 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description 
Colorless glass figured bottle blown in a multi-part mold with flat collar, tapered neck, mail box-shaped body with embossed American eagle and inscriptions "US MAIL" and "US M...L" on either side, and inscription "PATENTED DEC 15 1891" on base.
Object Number 
INV.11892
Marks 
in relief: on sides: "U S / MAIL" and "U S / M [latch and lock?] L" in relief: on base: "PATENTED / DEC 15 1891"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.