Holiday or Christmas decoration, garland, one of four identical (See DL*69.0051A, B, C). Molded and blown glass, silver star with circular indent on front and back sides, painted yellow-gold. Star is flanked on either side with alternating teal balls and long red ovoid shapes. Connected with white cotton string, with a bent metal hook on each end for hanging. No mark.
Date Made: 1880-1920
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: GermanyUnited States
Subject: Christmas
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Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Richmond
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: DL.69.0051DCatalog Number: 69.0051DAccession Number: 279532
Object Name: ornament, christmas treeOther Terms: Ornaments, String of; Decorations
Physical Description: blue (overall color)red (overall color)silver (overall color)glass (overall material)cotton string (overall material)metal (hanger material)Measurements: overall: 11/16 in x 25 in x 1 3/4 in; 1.74625 cm x 63.5 cm x 4.445 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-044c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_310285
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