Glass Christmas Ornament

Description:

Blown and molded glass holiday or Christmas ornament. Ellipsoidal shape, with pointed top and bottom, three molded indents around center. Indents have molded geometric square-star design with circular double outline. Opalescent glass, possibly painted magenta, traces remain. Metal cap with thin metal loop and bent wire for hanging attached. No mark.

Date Made: 1890-1940

Location: Currently not on view

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

Subject: Christmas

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Domestic Life

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.298065.0271Catalog Number: 298065.0271Accession Number: 298065

Object Name: ornament, christmas treeOther Terms: Ornament, Indented; Decorations

Physical Description: silver (overall color)glass (overall material)metal (hanger material)Measurements: overall: 2 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 5.715 cm x 10.795 cm x 6.985 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-691d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_310623

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