Thomas Hooker Paperweight
DesignerDesigned by
Ancient Burying Ground Association
(American, founded 1985)
Subject
Reverend Thomas Hooker
(British, 1586 - 1647)
Date2010-2014
Mediummarble; brass; plastic; felt
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width x depth): 3/4 × 3 × 3in. (1.9 × 7.6 × 7.6cm)
Other (diameter of circle): 2 5/8in. (6.7cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Objects
Credit LineGift of Anne Holcombe
Object number2014.215.0
DescriptionA square souvenir paperweight created by The Ancient Burying Ground Association in honor of the Reverend Thomas Hooker. Paperweight has a square, white marble base. The top of the paperweight has a gold plastic laurel wreath surrounding a brass circle. In the center of the circle is a color image of a statue of Reverend Thomas Hooker with text surrounding the image. On the front edge of the paperweight is a brass plaque for the Ancient Burying Ground Association. The bottom of the paperweight has four green, circular felt pads in each corner.
Status
On view
The Capitol City Lumber Co.
