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

Date1971

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Base: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

InscribedBaccarat acid mark on bottom.

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number79.166.38

On View

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

DescriptionPaperweight of clear glass. Cut with six half-punties around and a large top punty. Bottom is amethyst cased. Enclosing a sulphide portrait bust of Eleanor Roosevelt from a medal by Albert David. Accompanying certificate describes weight and records this as one of 2500.