Collection Highlights
Tool chest with tools
chest ca. 1790; tools ca. 1790-1850
L.1927.1
Outer case of painted pine; inner till of mahogany with ivory and brass.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jars
Object name
Jars
Date
late 17th century, early 18th century
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7.3 x 6 cm )
Description
Molded baluster shaped tin-glazed earthenware jars decorated in blue underglaze with loosely painted flowers and leaves.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Fenwick Beekman
Object Number
1954.22bc
Gallery Label
These could possibly be dry-drug jars.
Bibliography
Krohn, Deborah, Pete