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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Whimsey | Darning ball
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Whimsey | Darning ball

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1860-1875
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4540
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 20
DescriptionWhimsey/darning ball of blown glass. Opal, spattered with blue, green, rose and yellow. Cased with clear. Round ball, 4.75" long handle, thick but hollow. Open at the handle end.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860-1875
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1970-1980
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1830-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
mid 19th Century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1830-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1880