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Scarab Paperweight

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-305959

Description

Earthenware paperweight with blue glaze molded in the shape of a scarab beetle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

paperweights
earthenware
glazing (coating)
Paperweight
Paperweight

Inscription

"GRUEBY FAIENCE CO. / BOSTON, USA." (impressed)

Maker

Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston

Dimensions

1 x 1 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1966.927

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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