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Coffee carafe

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1940-1960

GUSN

GUSN-256086

Description

Glass carafe with black plastic handle [a] and detachable black plastic lid [b]. Carafe body decorated with gold starburst designs. Small images of coffee cups printed on glass show carafe can hold six cups. Gold colored 1 1/4" metal band around carafe neck.

Details

Descriptive Terms

carafes
glass (material)
plastic (organic material)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Carafe
Carafe

Inscription

"CORNING/ HEAT-PROOF GLASS" (Gold text)

Additional Identification Number

283.92

Maker

Corning Incorporated (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

8 (H), 3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of Winifred Richardson

Accession Number

2011.80.92AB

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