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Object NameCameo Vase with Daisies
Factory Thomas Webb and Sons (f. 1837)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1885-1900
Place MadeEngland, Amblecote
TechniqueBlown in a mold, applied handle, cameo carved
SizeOverall H: 12.9 cm, Diam (max): 9.1 cm
Accession Number2002.2.10
Credit LineGift of Barbara Olsen in memory of Fellow, John K. Olsen
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionCitron, opaque white lead glass; blown in a mold, applied handle, cameo carved. Ovoid vase blown of citron colored glass with an overlay of opaque white; the white is carved away in a daisy and leaf design, leaving the flowers in relief; band of white around top rim and around base, ground and polished pontil mark, acid-etched mat finish.
Provenance
Source Barbara H. Olsen (1923-2016) - 2002
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