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Object NameShow Globe with Three Sections and a Stopper

Manufacturer C. Dorflinger & Sons (1881-1921)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1880-1900

TechniqueBlown, cut

SizeOverall H: 92.1 cm; Base Diam: 14.3 cm

Accession Number64.4.39

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States, PA, White Mills

Physical DescriptionShow Globe with Three Sections and a Stopper. Colorless lead glass; blown and cut. Triple globular shape; each globe a separate piece. Largest has globular body with five rows of cut facets on body, cut panels on neck, hollow stem and circular foot. Middle section is globular with three rows of facets and hollow stem which ends in a stopper which fits bottom bottle. Top bottle is smallest with three rows of facets, stem fitting into middle bottle. Separate spherical facet cut stopper for top bottle. Paper label on stopper has "C. DORFLINGER & SONS".
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