Blowpipe Used in Greenfield Village Glass Shop, 2010-2016
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Artifact Overview
With a puff of air and a blowpipe, glassblowers create bottles and bowls, whimsies and works of art. This long metal tube is strong enough to hold a heavy glob of molten glass (known as a gather), while allowing glassblowers to shape their creations from a safe distance.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Blowpipe (Glassworking equipment)
Date Made
2010-2016
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Davidson-Gerson Modern Glass Gallery
Object ID
2016.40.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Stainless steel
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 55.25 In.
Diameter: 2.75 In.
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