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

Gas globe

Manufacturer Unknown

Dateca. 1890-1910

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5509

Terms

Colorless
UPPER OHIO VALLEY

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DescriptionPressed colorless with some lead content in repeating tulip-like (or pond lily?) motif; single flowers on each of the 3 mold seams alternating with symmetrical clusters of 3 intertwined blossoms -- all motifs connected by curving "art nouveau" leaves.