2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Artist/Maker: John James Audubon

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Bottle

Bottle
Object name 
Bottle
Date 
1858-1862
Related People 
Retailer: Bulkley, Fiske, & Co.
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 21.6 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description 
Molded yellowware bottle in form of an upright smiling man, whose hat forms the opening, wearing an overcoat and holding a violin against his chest; transparent glaze.
Credit Line 
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number 
1953.730
Marks 
impressed: on front, near base: &