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"Iris"
"Iris"

"Iris"

Object NameLampshade
Maker Fostoria Glass Company
Made FromLead Glass
Date1902-1912
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquemold-blown, decorated
SizeH: 17.3 cm, D: 13.5 cm
Accession Number77.4.10
Credit LineGift of Charles K. Bassett
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent iridescent gold lustre cased with translucent opal and green lead glass; mold-blown and decorated. Spool shape; circular flared "fitter rim" abruptly swells to sharp shoulder which tapers and swells to flared eight-point ruffled rim; body decorated with gold/green leaves and vertical gold vines; rough "fitter rim".
Provenance
Source Estate of Charles K. Bassett - 1977-04-12
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