Resin Cutting Master of Unknown Sculpture Showing African Trees and Elephants

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Object Name:

Department

Modern

Maker(s)

Houston, James A. ((Canadian, 1921-2005)), Designer

Steuben Glass, Inc., Manufacturer

Place Made:

United States, NY, Corning

Color

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amber

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      - amber (ref)

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brown

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Technique

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casting

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Material

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resin

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Dimensions:

Overall H: 12.8 cm, W: 26.2 cm, D: 10 cm

Accession Number:

2011.7.25

Credit Line:

Gift of Corning Inc.

Location:

Not on Display

Description

Brownish-amber resin; cast. Resin cutting master in the form of a mountain peak. One side of master shows African trees. Reverse side shows three elephants.

Inscription

Rita

inscription

Grease pencil on base

Provenance

Steuben Glass, Former Collection

2011-11-30

Corning Inc., Source

2011-11-30

2011-12-01

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