Paperweight

Probably Ralph Barber American

1905–12

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Paperweight
Maker: Probably Ralph Barber
Date: 1905–12
Geography: Made in Millville, New Jersey, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Free-blown glass
Dimensions: H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Credit Line: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930
Object Number: 30.120.335
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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