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

Bank

Manufacturer Unknown
Date1883
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.346
Terms
  • Colorless
On View
Not on view
DescriptionBank of clear pressed glass. Beehive shape. Simulation with a slit on the top and "WORLD'S FAIR 1893" (with the 9 & 3 in reverse type). In relief along the side "HOW DOTH THE LITTLE BUSY" and the form of a bee and two other bees around the hive. No bottom.

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