Wine Glass
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
(American)
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1984
MediumBlown colorless glass with silver decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 6 1/4 x 2 1/2in. (15.9 x 6.4cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineGift of Elisabeth Ohde
Object number1998.65.3
DescriptionWine glass made of blown colorless glass. The wine glass has a 'U'-shaped bowl and a stem that expands near the bottom to form a round foot. There is a narrow band of silver at the rim of the wine glass. On one side is a silver "C" with a curving line just below. The date "1984" is printed in silver inside the "C". There is some wear to the silver at the rim of the wine glass.
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)
Status
Not on view
