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Glass Christmas Ornament

Object Details

Description
Free-blown and molded glass holiday or Christmas ornament. Ellipsoidal shape with pointed top and bottom, with indent of flower shape molded in center. Mirrored silver, flower petals painted silver and pink, alternating. No cap or hanger 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
1890-1940
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jones
Physical Description
gold (overall color)
glass (overall material)
ellipsoid, indented (ornament shape)
Measurements
overall: 1 in x 2 1/2 in x 1 3/8 in; 2.54 cm x 6.35 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name
ornament, christmas tree
Other Terms
Ornament, Indented; Decorations
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