American. <em>Bottle, Figure of Pugilist or Boxer</em>, late 19th century. Glass, 14 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (37.1 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Alberta P. Locke, 52.110.1a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 52.110.1_bw.jpg)

Bottle, Figure of Pugilist or Boxer

Artist:American

Medium: Glass

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Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 14 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (37.1 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 52.110.1a-b

Image: 52.110.1_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Pressed glass bottle in form of pugilist or boxer (male figure in tights) in two parts. Top half of lilac opaque glass ends at waistband fits over lower half; lower half of frosted glass of man's lower body, includes bottle opening. The figure stands on an attached ovoid base, legs together and arms folded over chest; eyes painted blue and lips painted red. Condition: Good

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