Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bar Tray
Object name
Bar Tray
Date
1900-1930
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
3/4 x 13 3/8 in. diameter
Description
A beer tray with a gold and red rim with lettering in beige with gold borders "V. Loewer's/ Trade Mark/ "Gambrinus Brewery Co./ New York City", around a central image of a bearded man in a jeweled red crown, green velvet robe and a fur-trimmed red cape. A Germanic stylized eagle pendant hangs around the king's neck and one hand holds a sceptor while the other raises a glass of beer.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.3204
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
