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New England Glass Company American
Patented in 1883, the shaded ware called Amberina was made from amber-colored glass to which a small amount of soluble gold had been added. After this piece had been shaped and cooled, one end of it was reheated, causing it to turn ruby red.
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Title: Covered jar
Maker:
New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1818–1888)
Date: 1883–88
Geography: Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Blown Amberina glass
Dimensions: H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Object Number: 46.140.483a, b
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