Collection Highlights
The Solitary Oak (The Old Oak)
1844
1858.75
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher: creamer
Object name
Pitcher: creamer
Date
ca. 1871
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. ( 14.9 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Opaque white pressed glass creamer with six framed sheaves of wheat surrounding lower half of bowl, ear-shaped handle, and plain circular foot (Panelled Wheat pattern).
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.764
Gallery Label
This pattern was patented by J. H. Hobbs on February 28, 1871 (see "Pressed Glass in America," p. 422).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
