Collection Highlights
James (1777-?) and Sarah Clark Tuttle (c. 1779-?)
1836
1937.1715
Gouache, watercolor, graphite, and black ink with selective glazing on ivory paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Butter dish and cover
Object name
Butter dish and cover
Date
1875-1900
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 4 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 12.4 x 17.1 x 11.4 cm )
Description
Light blue pressed lead glass covered butter dish in the form of an old-fashioned stove; dish balanced on four legs, with representations of hinged doors and other functional apparatus on frosted sides; lid decorated with overall pattern and indicating burners; knop on lid in the form of a flatiron.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.578ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
