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1905

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1994

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2024

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Paperweight (France)

This is a paperweight. It was designed by Francois-Emile Décorchemont. It is dated ca. 1910–20 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is molded, colored glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Ann Lanzner and Mr. Harold Lanzner. It is credited Gift of Harold and Ann Lanzner.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 5.6 x 13.8 cm (2 3/16 x 5 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Paperweight (France); Designed by Francois-Emile Décorchemont (1880 – 1971); molded, colored glass; H x diam.: 5.6 x 13.8 cm (2 3/16 x 5 7/16 in.); Gift of Harold and Ann Lanzner; 1994-45-1

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