Paperweight

MakerMade by Abrams Paper Weight Company (American)

SubjectImage of Albert A. Pope (American, 1843 - 1909)

Dateabout 1890-1910

MediumPressed colorless glass with black and white transfer decoration

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 3 7/8in. (1.9 x 6 x 9.8cm)

ClassificationsGlassware

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1950.348.0

DescriptionPressed colorless glass paperweight with black and white transfer decoration. The paperweight consists of a rectangular glass block with curved edges and corners. The bottom surface of the paperweight is recessed. A design, applied using a black and white transfer printing process, is applied into this recessed area and is visible through the top of the paperweight. The design shows a bust of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a tie and suit jacket. Below him are the words, "COL. ALBERT A POPE/ FOUNDER OF THE MANUFACTURE OF BICYCLES/ IN THE UNITED STATES/ AND THE/PIONEER OF THE GREAT MOVEMENT/ FOR BETTER AMERICAN ROADS/ ABRAMS PAPER WEIGHT CO. PITTSBURGH, PA/ PAT. NOV. 23 82."

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