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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