Shellwork bouquet (coquillage)

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Shellflowers assembled in tall bouquet and set in an ornamental vase with glass dome as a mantel garniture; probably English.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
ca. 1850
Credit Line
Gift of Channing Hare
Medium
Shells (coquillage), blown glass, walnut
Dimensions
H x diam.: 57 x 20 cm (22 7/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
Type
ornament
Decorative Arts
Shellwork bouquet (coquillage)
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