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Glass Christmas Ornament

Object Details

Description
Molded glass holiday or Christmas ornament. Half-sphere, with indent molded on one side. Exterior is smooth, opalescent silver, indent is faceted, painted pink and yellow. Metal cap on top has bent wire loop with remnant of bent wire attached. No mark. Poland began exporting similar indented ornaments in the mid-1930s.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1890-1930
Credit Line
Bequest of Edith R. Meggers
Physical Description
pink (overall color)
silver (overall color)
glass (overall material)
sphere, indented (ornament shape)
yellow (overall color)
metal (hanger material)
Measurements
overall: 1 in x 2 in x 1 1/4 in; 2.54 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name
ornament, christmas tree
Other Terms
Ornament, Indented; Decorations
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