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Object Name:

"Kew Blas" Bowl

Maker(s):

Union Glass Company (Somerville, MA, 1851-1927), Maker

Place Made:

United States, MA, Somerville

Accession Number:

50.4.320

Dimensions:

Overall H: 10 cm; Rim Diam: 13.25 cm; Foot Diam: 9.25 cm

Location:

Not on Display

Date:

1905-1927

Primary Description:

Bowl. Mother of pearl lead glass; ogee bowl with flaring rim, knop-like stem, applied broad slightly domed circular foot; on body, three outlined and green-veined yellow leaves (draggings & loopings); on foot, green ribbon swags and loops; marked "KEW-BLAS" on ground and polished pontil mark.