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

Paperweight

Artist George Simon
Manufacturer Cristalleries d'Albret
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1965
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number79.166.44
Not on view
DescriptionPaperweight of clear glass. Six punty cuts around and one large one on top. Cased with amethyst. Cut in a diamond design. Enclosing a sulphide profile portrait bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt from a medal by George Simon. Accompanying certificate is No. 1032 of a limit of 2000.

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