Two-Part Christmas Ornament Mold in the shape of a Sphere with Finial and Decorative Floral Element

Object Name: 
Two-Part Christmas Ornament Mold in the shape of a Sphere with Finial and Decorative Floral Element

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Object Name: 
Two-Part Christmas Ornament Mold in the shape of a Sphere with Finial and Decorative Floral Element
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, PA, Wellsboro
Accession Number: 
2010.7.23
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 17.8 cm, Diam: 7.5 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
about 1940-1955
Credit Line: 
Gift of Susan W. Schwartz, PhD
Primary Description: 
Iron; cast. 2-part interlocking iron mold in the shape of a sphere with finial and decorative floral element. Exterior of mold pieces stamped "CGW - B - 1929" on arms. (a) Stamped "59" on exterior of body; (b) stamped "50" on exterior of body.

More Info

Department: 
Science and Technology; Modern; Postwar and Contemporary
Provenance: 
Schwartz, Dr. Susan W., Source
2011-01-25
Technique: 
casting
Material: 
iron
Inscription: 
CGW - B - 1929
stamp
: 
Stamped arms of (a) and (b)
50
stamp
: 
Stamped exterior body of (b)
59
stamp
: 
Stamped exterior body of (a)