Collection Highlights
Balustrade from Federal Hall, New York
1788-1789
1884.3
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1825-1830
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description
Deep sapphire blue figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-81), with straight finish, profile of Lafayette on obverse, profile of De Witt Clinton on reverse, corrugations on sides and above base, and faint pontil mark.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.958
Marks
in relief: on obverse: "DE WITT CLINTON / C-T"
in relief: on reverse: "LA FAYETTE / S & C"
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