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
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.
Object number1998.65.3
MarkingsOn one side is a silver "C" with a curving line just below. The date "1984" is printed in silver inside the "C".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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