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Object NameCovered Patch Box
Made Fromlead glass, gilt metal
Date1830-1860
Place MadeFrance
Techniqueblown, cut, encased enameled stamped metal foil
SizeH: 2.2 cm, D: 6.1 cm
Accession Number84.3.209
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut, encased enameled stamped metal foil. Low, circular form, (a) the cover flat, with cut, circular panel at the center, enclosing a stamped and enameled gold metal foil floral bouquet of a blue and orange-spotted yellow daisy, and a pink rose, with green stems and leaves; the rim with cut fans, the rim with cut notches and rounded panels; tapered gilt metal rim; (b) shallow, rounded form with cut circular panel at the center with cut star; the sides with cut fans; gilt metal rim.
Provenance
Source L. H. Selman Ltd. - 1984-05-23
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Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
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