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Saltcellar

ca. 1893
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saltcellar
  • Maker: Mount Washington Glass Company (American, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1837–1958)
  • Date: ca. 1893
  • Geography: Made in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Cut blown glass
  • Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
  • Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1967
  • Object Number: 67.7.18
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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