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New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a clear, hexagonal glass paperweight with a raised, frosted profile portrait etched within a circular border inside. The profile is facing left and appears to be of a man with a receding hairline. The name "HENRY CLAY" is etched in small letters at the bottom of the circle. The glass paperweight sits on a light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
423 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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