Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ink bottle
Object name
Ink bottle
Date
1880-1930
Medium
Ceramic, cork
Dimensions
3 1/2 x 2 in. bottom diameter
Description
This figural ink bottle is shaped like a woman with granny glasses and a bun holding a rolling pin, with her head acting as a removable stopper. Her dress is red with white stripes and the back is embossed "Carter's Ink".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1555
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
