Glass Christmas Garland

Description:

Holiday or Christmas decoration, garland, comprised of molded glass balls, opening on either end, strung together with white cotton string. Red, reflective. No visible mark.

Date Made: 1890-1930

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: GermanyJapanPlace Used: United States: District of Columbia, Washington

Subject: Christmas

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Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jones

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.298065.0432Catalog Number: 298065.0432Accession Number: 298065

Object Name: garlandOther Terms: Ornaments, String of; Decorations

Physical Description: red (overall color)cotton string (overall material)glass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11/16 in x 2 in x 6 3/8 in; 1.74625 cm x 5.08 cm x 16.1925 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-56e0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_310298

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