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

Millefiori Cross Paperweight

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)
DateThird quarter 19th century
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 3 x 2 1/4 in. (7.6 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineGift of Paul and Irene Hollister.
Object number96.22.3
Terms
  • Millefiori
  • Flowers
  • Cross
  • Ruby
  • Coral
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Cambridge, MA
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Not on view
DescriptionThis millefiori paperweight has a cross with equal arms formed by five ruby canes and five coral canes, three yellow canes are set in each quadrant created by the cross, on a lattice filigree base.

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