Paperweight, 1940-1960

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Paperweight

Date Made

1940-1960

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.2763

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Blown glass

Technique

Glassblowing

Color

Amethyst (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.75 in
Diameter: 3.125 in

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