| Accession # |
52.110.1a-b |
|
Culture |
American
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| Title |
Bottle, Figure of Pugilist or Boxer |
| Date |
late 19th century |
| Medium |
Glass |
| Dimensions |
14 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (37.1 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm) |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Alberta P. Locke |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 21, Shelf A (Pressed Glass)
|
| 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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