Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight
Object Number:
2002.1.76
Date:
ca. 1880-1920
Medium:
Glass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Clear glass with gold foil paper glued to the bottom that reads: Arthur James/ Intrinsic Needles/ Sharps/ 5/ Warranted A1/ Wrappers Patented/ 1867/ Redditch, England; All four corners decorated with flags, shields and crests; floral decoration throughout.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
