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Plate (Native American Chief)

Culture: American
Medium: Glass
Place Manufactured: USA
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 7 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (2.9 x 18.7 x 18.7 cm)
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 40.271
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William Greig Walker by subscription
Image: Overall, 40.271.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Round, white milk glass plate with molded 3/4 profile bust of Native American chief in headdress in center; decorative rim with beaded swag border.

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