Curtain pin (Curtain tieback)

  • Category:

    Glass

  • Creator (Role):

    New England Glass Company (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1839-1888

  • Materials:

    Glass; Mercury; Metal

  • Techniques:

    Silvered, Wheel-engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1965.2115


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1965.2115

Object Name

Curtain pin (Curtain tieback)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

New England Glass Company (Maker)

Place of Origin

Cambridge, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1839-1888

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; On metal collar; In relief: "N.E. GLASS CO. PATENTED JAN. 16 1839"

Materials

Glass; Mercury; Metal

Techniques

Silvered, Wheel-engraved

Dimensions (inches)

4.921 (L) , 3.583 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

12.5 (L) , 9.1 (Diam)

Object Description

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