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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Paperweight
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Paperweight

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Date1901
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 3 in. (3.5 x 7.6 cm)
InscribedSee description. Also, "Copyright 1899 by the Pan-American Exposition Co.".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.388
Not on view
DescriptionPaperweight of clear pressed glass. Pressed glass dome with an indented bottom for a picture showing North and South America in an Art Nouveau design of females in flowing robes. Around this is "Pan-American Exposition, 1901 Buffalo N.Y." and "Courier Co. Litho.".

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1901
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1901
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1901
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1901
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