Glass Christmas Garland

Description:

Holiday or Christmas decoration, garland, comprised of blown glass balls and ellipsoidal shapes. Mirrored silver, some painted magenta with simple zigzag designs in white or pink. Connected with white cotton string, bent wire hangers attached at each end. Metal cap attached to string, not attached to ball, is stamped with country of origin, almost legible, possibly "GERMANY".

Date Made: 1890-1930

Location: Currently not on view

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

Subject: Christmas

Subject:

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.298065.0431Catalog Number: 298065.0431Accession Number: 298065

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

Physical Description: metal (hanger material)cotton string (overall material)glass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3/4 in x 22 1/4 in x 3/4 in; 1.905 cm x 56.515 cm x 1.905 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-0dbe-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_310304

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