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Artificial Flower Arrangement

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-8054

Description

Clear glass dome encloses arrangement; red tones; gilt painted white lusterware urn with square base, vase-shaped body with two applied "C" handles. Flowers constructed of feathers. Black stained oval wooden base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flowers (plants)
feather (material)
glass (material)
wood (plant material)
lusterware
Victorian
FLOWER, ARTIFICIAL

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19.5 x 14.25 x 8.625 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.443

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