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Fountain, Water

Object Name:
Fountain, Water
Object ID:
1967.552.08
Place of Origin:
United States (probably)
Date:
1790-1840
Description:
Bird Fountain or Font - Glass, clear with grayish tinge, blown. Shape is ovoid with depressed sides (depression conforms with form of bottle) and pointed top. Scrolled handle attached to top, tapered. Closed tube attached to bottom of bottle. Open-mouthed, ovoid bowl with thick uneven ring at top is attached to front of bottle close to bottom. Bottom of tube has jagged break.
Material:
Glass
Dimensions:
H-10.3 W-5.8 D-3.6 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Birds, Fountains
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