Veilleuse

French

18th–early 19th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Veilleuse
Date: 18th–early 19th century
Culture: French
Medium: Glass, pewter
Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930
Object Number: 30.120.285a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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