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Glass Christmas Ornament

Object Details

Description
Molded glass holiday or Christmas ornament. Ball, transparent pale blue, simple leaf motif painted on front with silver mica/glitter. Metal cap attached with scalloped bottom edge, thin bent wire loop inserted into top, bent metal wire hook attached. Cap is stamped: "MADE IN U.S. OF A."
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1940-1960
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jones
Physical Description
blue (overall color)
glass (overall material)
metal (hanger material)
Measurements
overall: 3 3/8 in x 2 5/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 6.6675 cm
Object Name
ornament, christmas tree
Object Type
ornaments
Other Terms
Ornament; Decorations
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