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Bottle, Figure of Napoleon Bonaparte

Culture: American
Medium: Glass
Place Manufactured: USA
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 2 x 2 in. (18.4 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 40.277
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William Greig Walker by subscription
Image: Overall, 40.277_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Colorless pressed glass bottle molded into the shape of the figure of Napoleon who wears a military uniform and stands with his proper right hand on chest and proper left hand on belt. Mouth of bottle extends upward from top of his "fur-covered" helmet. Image is a caricature.

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