Snifter

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company (American)

MakerMade by Unknown

Date1978

MediumBlown colorless glass with white enamel and silver decoration

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 5 x 3 1/2in. (12.7 x 8.9cm)

ClassificationsGlassware

Credit LineGift of Elisabeth Ohde

Object number1998.65.2

DescriptionSnifter made of blown colorless glass. The snifter has a plain rim, a pear-shaped body supported by a short stem, and a round foot. There is a band of silver circling the rim. On one side of the snifter, just below the band of silver, is a "C" printed in white enamel, with a curving line just below. The date "1978" is inside the "C". On the opposite side of the snifter are the white enamel words, "CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE/ QUARTER CENTURY CLUB", also printed in white enamel. A good portion of the silver at the rim has worn off, especially in the middle of the band.

NotesHistorical Note: Elisabeth R. Ohde worked for Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company from 1940 until her retirement in 1978.

Historical Note: The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company was the first life insurance company chartered in Connecticut, in 1846. (Hunt 10/6/2004)

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