| Accession # |
40.255 |
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Culture |
American
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| Title |
Paperweight (Texas Centennial) |
| Date |
ca. 1936 |
| Medium |
Glass |
| 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"
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| Credit Line |
Gift of Mrs. William Greig Walker by subscription |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 21, Shelf F (Pressed Glass)
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| 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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