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Probably a jar for a dressing table. Heavy colorless glass, probably mold blown. Circular bulbous body w/ circular basal ring w/ a sunburst or daisy cut into bottom. Faceted sides terminating at indented neck. Circular mouth w/ a thick mouth ring or rim. Corresponding domed top w/ an acid-etched flange.
jars
lead glass
glass (material)
Lead Glass
JAR, POWDER
Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
3.75 (H), 2.75 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman
1985.398
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