Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight
Object name
Paperweight
Date
1852-1880
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Lead glass paperweight of flattened spherical shape with hollow-blown crown of alternating red and blue ribbons, red and white filigree rods and twists around a pale aqua central cane; pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair
Object Number
1965.99
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
