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The image depicts a decorative glass paperweight with a label that reads "Anna H. Brown, Bridgeton, N.J." set on blue and white bands. Surrounding the central text are intricate patterns and swirls in pink, red, and green. The color palette includes muted tones with hints of bright blue and soft pinks. A smaller inset illustration of the paperweight is shown in the upper right corner. The illustration is set against a plain, off-white background.
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The image depicts a decorative glass paperweight with a label that reads "Anna H. Brown, Bridgeton, N.J." set on blue and white bands. Surrounding the central text are intricate patterns and swirls in pink, red, and green. The color palette includes muted tones with hints of bright blue and soft pinks. A smaller inset illustration of the paperweight is shown in the upper right corner. The illustration is set against a plain, off-white background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Blown Glass

Frank Fumagalli

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.7 x 22.7 cm (11 11/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17677
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • Bridgeton
  • American
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lower right in watercolor: F. FUMAGALLI

NGA object ID 29766. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.