Clear lucite and glass 2-piece ashtray with gold Owl embedded within.

Item — Box: 44

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

Creation: 1912 - 2022

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

This item has previously been described as an ashtray. It is a 2-piece object consisting of a clear lucite block with a concave depression and a gold owl with "jewel" eyes embedded within, and a clear glass bowl that fits in the concave depression. There is no evidence that this object is in any way connected to Rice University. The owl is a generic owl. There is no information regarding original owner, donor or date. This item is located within a box identified with " Owl 2 piece ashtray! clear with Owl."