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

Hanging Dome Shade with Plain Squares and Turtleback Band

Manufacturer Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-1932)

Dateca. 1906-1910

MediumLeaded glass | Bronze

DimensionsOverall: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 15 in. (38.1 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.2389

Terms

Yellow
Opalescent
New York, NY

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DescriptionChandelier of leaded glass. Hemispheric shape. Rectangular yellow/opalescent pieces. Center bottom small round turtleback & larger turtleback band below rim. Six sturdy bronze hooks hold six chains to suspend shade. One central cord holds light with single bulb. A few cracks in rectangular sections.

Label TextHANGING DOME SHADE WITH PLAIN SQUARES AND TURTLE BACK BAND (overhead) Tiffany Studios, New York Early 20th Century Colored flat and pressed glass assembled with copper foil, bronze. Mark: stamped on metal rim TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 0.2389 (GAT 76.1)