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Salt

1780–1825
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Salt
  • Date: 1780–1825
  • Geography: Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Blown pattern-molded glass
  • Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (6.4 x 7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1910
  • Object Number: 10.122.23
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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