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Paperweight (Texas Centennial)

Culture: American
Medium: Glass
Place Manufactured: USA
Dates: ca. 1936
Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (3.8 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm)
Inscriptions: Molded inscription around center medallion: "1836.TEXAS.1936. / CENTENNIAL"
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 40.255
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William Greig Walker by subscription
Image: Overall, 40.255_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Colorless pressed glass paperweight molded into shape of star, facets of star rise to apex over center. Molded into underside in center, round medallion with small star in center surrounded by inscription "1836.TEXAS.1936. / CENTENNIAL". On underside, points of star are frosted. CONDITION: Good; few tiny chips around edges and dirt in frosted area.

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