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Place of OriginEngland
Dateabout 1860
DimensionsGlass Dimensions: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1917.548
Not on View
DescriptionMillefiori design in center surrounded by ring of blue striped milk glass.
Published References
Small Buttons (Six)
late 19th century
Vase
19th century
Button
possibly Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Paperweight
Boston and Sandwich Glass Works
1855-1865
Syrup Jug
late 18th-early 19th century
Paperweight
Gillinder and Sons
1861-1871
Bead or Button
T’ang Dynasty (618- 907CE)
Vase
about 1800
Mug
about 1830-1840
Paperweight
New England Glass Company
1850-1865
Button
possibly Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Paperweight
New England Glass Company
1852-1874

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