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Lampworked Pink Clematis
France
Saint Louis, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 7.6 cm (3 inches)
(702272)

Lampworked pink clematis blossom with a yellow, white, and blue center cane; three large, green leaves and stem; on a double swirl white latticinio ground; sides cut with four rows of four-sided facets in graduated sizes; ten-sided facet cut on top

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Lampworked Pink Clematis<BR>France<BR>Saint Louis, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 7.6 cm (3 inches)<BR>(702272)<BR><BR>Lampworked pink clematis blossom with a yellow, white, and blue center cane; three large, green leaves and stem; on a double swirl white latticinio ground; sides cut with four rows of four-sided facets in graduated sizes; ten-sided facet cut on top
     
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