Decanter, 1850-1880

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Decanter

Date Made

1850-1880

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

74.91.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

Amethyst (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.5 in
Diameter: 3.675 in

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