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Paperweight

Probably James Gillinder and Sons American
ca. 1876
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Paperweight
  • Maker: Probably James Gillinder and Sons (American, 1861–ca. 1930)
  • Date: ca. 1876
  • Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Free-blown glass
  • Dimensions: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irene and Paul Hollister, 1983
  • Object Number: 1983.70.2
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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