Collection Highlights
Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight
Object name
Paperweight
Date
1890-1920
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 4.4 x 6.7 x 4.8 cm )
Description
Colorless glass "hand-cooler" paperweight; egg-shaped, with oval cut base.
Credit Line
Gift of Edwin Waitstill Orvis in memory of his wife, Carrie Emerton Orvis
Object Number
1939.17
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
