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Spittoon, circa 1873

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Spittoon

Date Made

circa 1873

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

63.104.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Mercury

Technique

Silvering

Color

Blue

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Diameter: 8.0 in

Inscriptions

printed on paper label on base: BOSTON SILVER GLASS CO. / E. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. / PATENT
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