Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Ashtray
Object name
Ashtray
Date
1920-1960
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
1 1/8 x 5 in. diameter
Description
This clear glass ashtray is acid etched on the sides and cigarette holders. On the bottom is an acid etched image of the smoke stacks of a steamship liner and the words "French Line".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.509
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
