Collection Highlights
Bird's Nest and Dog Roses
1867
1947.519
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Decanter: Caster with shaker top
Object name
Decanter: Caster with shaker top
Date
1870-1900
Medium
Glass, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14 x 8.9 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed glass caster with pierced metal cap; baluster shape with diamond patterning around neck, etched floral pattern on lower sides, and sunburst on underside of base.
Credit Line
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number
1948.311
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
