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Glass Christmas Ornament

Object Details

Description
Molded glass holiday or Christmas ornament. Semi-sphere, with faceted indent molded on one side. Mirrored silver with indent painted magenta. Metal cap attached, with thin bent wire loop inserted, very thin wire wrapped around loop and cap. No mark. Possibly made in Poland, as it began exporting similar indented ornaments in the 1930s.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1920-1940
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jones
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
metal (hanger material)
Measurements
overall: 1 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 2.54 cm x 4.7625 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name
ornament, christmas tree
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