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Toothpick Holder

Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass toothpick holder with a cylindrical shape. The holder has a flat top and bottom. The body of the holder features a repeating pattern of raised, circular bumps arranged in horizontal rows. The bumps are rounded and smooth. The glass appears transparent with small dark spots throughout. The holder sits on a flat surface, with a shadow cast to the left. The background is a plain gray color. The holder is made by Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1888
Medium:
Pressed yellow glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
515 × 625 px
Museum record:
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