Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Luce Center
Celery glass
Object name
Celery glass
Date
1845-1865
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 6 in. ( 25.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass celery glass; eight-sided, bell-shaped body with three tiers of ornamentation (arches, circles, and ovals) and scalloped rim; body joined by wafer below to stem (with knop) and plain conical foot.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.562b
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