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

Paperweight

Artist Albert David

Manufacturer Compagnie des Verreries et Cristalleries de Baccarat (French, founded 1764)

CultureFrench

Date1964

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/16 x 3 1/8 in. (5.6 x 8 cm)
Base: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)

InscribedMarked on bottom with Baccarat acid etched stamp. The sulphide is signed: "A. David 63".

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number78.372

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 2, Section 4 Sh1

DescriptionPaperweight of glass. Large sized. Overlay, white and blue over clear. With a sulphide bust of President John F. Kennedy. Red cased bottom. Limited edition, one of 300. Five punty cuts around and one on top. Cameo is by Albert David. In a Baccarat box with signed certificate.