Paperweight
Object number2007.88.1
Manufacturer
Gentile Glass
Datec. 1989
OriginStar City, WV
MediumGlass; Paint
Credit LineGift of Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh
DescriptionColorless rounded glass paperweight with flat bottom. Inside glass: blue flattened ball with clear bubbles; clear circular sign above blue with organizational information and image of glassware in yellow. Dimensions2.5 x 3 x 3 in. (6.4 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)Inscriptions"HISTORICAL GLASS CLUB / 1939 [image of glassware] 1989 / OF PITTSBURGH" in yellow.
MarksOn bottom, embossed label: "GENTILE GLASS / [image of man making glass] / STAR CITY, WV".
Historical NotesGlass paperweight commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh.
Previous owner
Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh
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c. 1773
