Hourglass

CultureAmerican or English
Titles
  • Hourglass
Date18th century
Possible placeUnited States
Possible placeEngland
MediumWood, glass, and sand
Dimensions6 1/2 × 4 in. (16.5 × 10.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.53.6
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Massachusetts Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
Provenance[The Rum Shop, Salem, Massachusetts]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, August 25, 1953; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Exhibition History[The Voyage of Life], Houston Public Library, Houston TX, Jesse Jones (Central) Branch, February 1–27, 1994; Tuttle Branch, March 1–27, 1994; Heights Branch, March 29–April 24, 1994; Robinson-Westchase Branch, April 26–May 22, 1994; Smith Branch, May 24–June 19, 1994.

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