Object Details
- Description
- Slender, two-handled, opaque white spiral blown glass vase containing a clear colorless lampwork basket filled with a variety of fruits (colored-wax covered glass baubles) and berries amidst which a small red bird rests with wings outstretched. White batting topped by iridescent material is tucked into basket and around vase. Covered by a clear colorless glass dome or shade that fits on a circular wood base with three ball feet. No marks.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1850-1900
- Credit Line
- Bequest of August Mencken
- Physical Description
- glass (shade, vase, basket, fruits material)
- wax (fruits material)
- wood (base material)
- paper (berries or small fruits material)
- Measurements
- overall, dome: 14 1/2 in x 8 5/8 in; 36.83 cm x 21.9075 cm
- overall, box of broken pieces: 1 3/4 in x 3 3/8 in x 5 3/8 in; 4.445 cm x 8.5725 cm x 13.6525 cm
- Object Name
- garniture
