paperweight

Object NamePhotographic Paperweight

Made FromGlass, Paper

Dateabout 1900

Place MadeUnited States, probably PA, Pittsburgh

TechniquePressed, applied photo

SizeOverall H: 2.5 cm, W: 10.5 cm, D: 6.7 cm

Accession Number2004.4.44

Credit LineGift of Gerald M. and Holly C. Eggert

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Worlds Within: The Evolution of the Paperweight

Not On View

Physical DescriptionPhotographic Paperweight. Colorless glass; pressed, applied photo. Rectangular shape paperweight with a recessed back and applied photo that can be viewed through the paperweight. The photo includes a church and presumably the pastor of the church.
Provenance

Source Holly C. Duchene - 2004-09-09

Source Gerald M. Eggert - 2004-09-09