Collection Highlights
Keg with stand from Erie Canal celebration
ca. 1825
X.48
Wood, metal, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Butter dish and cover
Object name
Butter dish and cover
Date
1880-1890
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/4 x 5 x 9 in. ( 12.1 x 12.7 x 22.9 cm )
Description
Blue pressed lead glass covered butter dish in the form of a flatiron; bottom edge of dish consisting of alternating scallops and points, with pattern repeated on underside of dish; lid and bottom of dish decorated with interlocked triangles.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.670ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
