Free-blown and molded glass holiday or Christmas ornament, in the shape of a bell. Clear glass, with band of yellow-gold painted around center portion, with white leaf motif. Bottom is painted red. Top may have been painted solid white, now faded. Metal cap with holes for hook or ribbon attached at top. No mark.
Date Made: 1870-1900
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: GermanyPlace 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.298065.0379Catalog Number: 298065.0379Accession Number: 298065
Object Name: ornament, christmas treeObject Type: ornamentsOther Terms: Ornament; Decorations
Physical Description: pink (overall color)yellow (overall color)glass (overall material)metal (hanger material)Measurements: overall: 3 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 8.255 cm x 4.445 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-00aa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_310520
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