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Dish: footed compote with cover
1825-1845
1936.693ab
Glass
Artist/Maker: Brooklyn Glass Works

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International Ladies Garment Workers Union

International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Title
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Object name 
Letter opener
Date 
ca. 1950-1960
Medium 
Plastic
Dimensions 
Overall: 7 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 19 x 1.9 cm )
Description 
plastic letter opener
Credit Line 
Gift of Arlene Schulman
Object Number 
2003.68.7
Gallery Label 
This item was owned by Esther Nachman (1902-1998), the material great-aunt of the donor. Esther was born in Greece, grew up on the Lower East Side, and spent much of her adult life living in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.