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

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Manufacturer Mount Washington Glass Co. (American, 1837 - 1900)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1890

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (6.4 x 8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5748

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Not on view

DescriptionRed poinsettia, white and goldstone center and round goldstone on each petal, 4 green leaves around blossom and two leaves on stem are clear. Identified by Paul Hollister, 2/10/78.

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