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Cosmetics bottle
Cosmetics bottle
Dateunknown
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall (Height): 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm) Rim (Diam.): 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) Diameter (Max.): 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Base (Diam.): 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward S. Burgess, Class of 1879, H1904
Object number1929.120
Not on view
DescriptionRounded, slightly everted rim; tapering neck; long ovoid body; ring base, flat on bottom. Reddish-brown clay inlaid spirally with bands of black, blue, and yellow frit; bands drawn up on shoulder to form arcade pattern.
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Alternate Titles Cosmetics bottle
Exhibition History 2015
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Seek and Find," September 1, 2015 - ongoing (no cat., brochure).

2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - (no cat.).

1988
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Ancient Glass: The Hamilton College Collection," March 5- April 24, 1988 (cat. no. 63).

Provenance 1929: Hamilton College (James Library) by bequest of Edward S. Burgess
Published References ANCIENT GLASS FROM THE HAMILTON COLLEGE COLLECTION (exh. cat. Clinton, Emerson Gallery, 1988), 14.
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