Inkwell, 1890-1920
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Artifact Overview
Art Glass is ornamental and decorative glass dating from the mid-to-late 19th century through the early 20th century. Makers of Art Glass employed newly developed technologies for producing vibrant colors and surface textures. This is most famously seen in the iridescent surfaces of Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries, although Art Glass took many shapes and forms.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Inkwell
Date Made
1890-1920
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
71.142.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. McGregory C. Wells.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Color
Colorless
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Diameter: 3.313 in
Weight: 3.2 lb
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