Collection Highlights
Empire State Building, N.Y.C.
1940
1940.978
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin tray
Object name
Pin tray
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 11.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass tray to hold pins; rectangular form with scalloped edges; at center of tray, design of two pins, crossed; around edge, pressed inscription "SEE-A-PIN/ -AND-PICK-IT-/ UP-ALL-THE-DAY-/ YOU'LL-HAVE-GOOD-LUCK."
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coates in loving memory of Howard Masten and Anne Louise Canoune
Object Number
1971.109r
Marks
pressed: around edge of tray: "SEE-A-PIN-/AND-PICK-IT-UP-/ALL-THE-DAY-/YOU'LL-HAVE-GOOD-LUCK"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
