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

Date1967

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/16 x 3 1/8 in. (5.2 x 8 cm)
Base: 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm)

InscribedSigned and dated "A. DAVID, PARIS 1966". Acid etched Baccarat stamp on bottom.

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number78.375

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 2, Section 3 Sh1

DescriptionPaperweight of glass. Double overlay, white then green over clear. Sulphide of Will Rogers from cameo by Albert David. Facet cut bottom and diagonally swirl cut side and punty top. One of a limited edition of 300. In Baccarat box with signed certificate.