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Glass Christmas Ornament

Object Details

Description
Blown glass holiday or Christmas ornament, onion-shaped, with pointed top and bottom. Mirrored silver, possibly painted red, as traces of red remain. Metal cap with thin metal wire hoop inserted at top and bent metal wire hook attached. No mark.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1870-1900
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jones
Physical Description
gold (overall color)
glass (overall material)
metal (hanger material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in; 8.89 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name
ornament, christmas tree
Object Type
ornaments
Other Terms
Ornament; Decorations
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