Glass Christmas Ornament

Glass Christmas Ornament

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Description
Molded glass holiday or Christmas ornament. Ball, mirrored silver painted red on top and bottom, silver band remaining around center. Metal cap attached at top with thin bent wire loop inserted. No mark.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
ornament, christmas tree
Object Type
ornaments
date made
1880-1900
place made
Germany
place used
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Physical Description
metal (hanger material)
glass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 5.715 cm x 4.445 cm
ID Number
DL.298065.0317
catalog number
298065.0317
accession number
298065
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jones
subject
Christmas
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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