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Object NameLampshade

Maker Fostoria Glass Company

Made FromLead Glass

Date1902-1912

Techniquemold-blown, decorated

SizeH: 14.4 cm, D (rim): 12.3 cm

Accession Number77.4.80

Credit LineGift of Charles K. Bassett

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionTransparent iridescent gold lustre three-quarter cased with translucent opal lead glass; mold-blown and decorated. Spool shape; circular flared "fitter rim" conically swells to rounded shoulder which concavely tapers and swells to ruffled lower rim; three-quarter opal casing is machine-threaded with gold lustre glass and pulled towards "fitter rim" to create a festoon or drape design; slightly rough edge on "fitter rim".
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