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Fingerbowl

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1835-1860

GUSN

GUSN-7975

Description

Opaque white "clambroth" body. Deep bowl with cylindrical sides. Gilt band at rim. Polished pontil.

Details

Descriptive Terms

finger bowls
glassblowing
gilding
glass (material)
Glass
Blown
Gilded
BOWL, FINGER

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.125 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.665.12

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