Collection Highlights
James (1777-?) and Sarah Clark Tuttle (c. 1779-?)
1836
1937.1715
Gouache, watercolor, graphite, and black ink with selective glazing on ivory paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wine glass
Object name
Wine glass
Date
1907-1940
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
overall: 5 x 2 1/4 in.
Description
Colorless pressed glass wine glass; round funnel-shaped bowl printed with portrait of Washington above inscription "Fraunces Tavern" and faceted pedestal stem on plain conical foot.
Object Number
INV.12968l
Marks
printed: on bowl; "Fraunces Tavern"
Gallery Label
Fraunces Tavern was a meeting hall and inn built in 1719 at Queen (now Pearl) and Canal (now Broad) Streets in New York. it was the site of significant events associated with the Revolutionary and Early National Periods, including Washington's farewell to his troops in 1783. It was restored and opened as a museum and restaurant by the Sons of Liberty in 1907.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
