Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
ca. 1802
1972.12ab
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object name
Bowl
Date
Probably 1820-1840
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/8 x 5 in. ( 6 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Pale blue patterned-molded glass bowl; flared shape with sheared infolded rim, vertical ribbing around base, slight push-up, and pontil mark.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.408
Gallery Label
This object resembles certain bowls ("patty pans") manufactured in the early nineteenth century. However, the uneven shape, unusual color (which may suggest a Midwestern origin), and the large numbers of bubbles in the glass do raise questions about its authenticity.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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