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Decanter

1825–92
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Decanter
  • Maker: Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American, 1825–1888, Sandwich, Massachusetts)
  • Date: 1825–92
  • Geography: Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Blown molded glass
  • Dimensions: H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Henry G. Schiff, 1980
  • Object Number: 1980.502.34
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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