Collection Highlights
The Truant Gamblers (Undutiful Boys)
1835
1858.23
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Compote
Object name
Compote
Date
1828-1835
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 6 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 15.6 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass compote; circular form with edge consisting of one large scallop alternating with two smaller scallops (formed by hearts); in well, four interlocked hearts (waffle pattern) within plain circle, bordered by stippled diamond pattern; on interior rim, stippled hearts alternating with pattern of acanthus leaf and arc formed by three raised dots; applied and tooled stem and foot.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number
1965.797c
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
