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Heart-Shaped Box with Cover

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-38690

Description

Frosted white glass heart-shaped box with cover. Molded foliate scrolls around edge of lid and sides of dish. "78" molded on bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
glass (material)
molding (forming)
Box, Household
Box, Dresser
Box, Dresser

Inscription

"78" (Molded)

Additional Identification Number

1936.651ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1936.651.1AB

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