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Object NamePaperweight with Cross

Maker New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1852-1874

Place MadeUnited States, MA, Cambridge

Techniquelampworked elements, millefiori cane, cut, ground, polished

SizeOverall H: 4.5 cm, Diam (max): 7.8 cm

Accession Number72.4.196

Credit LineGift of Lucy Smith Battson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; enclosing yellow, green and white lampworked elements and millefiori canes; cut. Domed, circular shape; cut concave facets over all of top and sides; enclosing a cross formed of overlapping yellow petals, with white, blue and red millefiori cane at center, assembled on green bars (visible on underside); double spiral white "filigree" ground; polished, concave base.
Provenance

Source Leigh "Lucy" M. Smith-Battson