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Gift of the Richard Welling Family,  2011.465.20  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Claude Glass in Case
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.20 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Claude Glass in Case

Original Owner (American, 1926 - 2009)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1 x 7 x 5 7/8in. (2.5 x 17.8 x 14.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
Object number2011.465.20
DescriptionClaude glass in case. The case is flat and rectangular in shape with two sides attached at the back, covered with black faux leather with a pin type clasp in the front. The hinged side of the case is covered with yellow packing tape. The interior of the case is lined on the top side with black smooth fabric (satin?). Set in the bottom is a black rectangular slightly convex mirror. A sticker on the left hand top of the mirror reads: "MADE IN FRANCE".
NotesThe case of this object is extremely fragile with the top and bottom very nearly separated and held together by tape. [Soren Marra 1/20/13]
Status
Not on view
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