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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Toothpick holder | Candy container
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Toothpick holder | Candy container

Manufacturer L.E. Smith
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1930
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
InscribedMarked in relief on bottom: "L.E. SMITH CO. NET WT. 1 1/2 OZ."
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.330
Not on view
DescriptionToothpick holder/candy container of clear pressed glass. Figure of Charlie Chaplin with a cane next to a round vertically ribbed cylindrical container. Slight traces of coloring on figure.

Published ReferencesLindsey, AMERICAN HISTORICAL GLASS, pg. 437, #427, similar but not identical.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Covered container
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