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Wine Glass

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company American

Date1984

MediumBlown colorless glass with silver decoration

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 6 1/4 x 2 1/2in. (15.9 x 6.4cm)

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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