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American consumers were drawn to imported blown-glass decanters from Europe, particularly from England. The interlaced garland that surrounds the thickest part of each decanter was one of the most popular patterns, cut into the glass with a copper wheel.
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Title: Decanter
Date: 1790–1810
Geography: Made in Bohemia, Czech Republic
Culture: Bohemian
Medium: Blown, cut, and engraved glass
Dimensions: H. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Maurice Blin, 1978
Object Number: 1978.504.1
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