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Lampworked Purple Dahlia
France
Saint Louis, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)
(702452)

Large purple lampworked dahlia blossom with five overlapping layers of striped petals (red, white, and blue); white, blue, and yellow center cane; five green leaves; star-cut base

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Lampworked Purple Dahlia<BR>France<BR>Saint Louis, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)<BR>(702452)<BR><BR>Large purple lampworked dahlia blossom with five overlapping layers of striped petals (red, white, and blue); white, blue, and yellow center cane; five green leaves; star-cut base
     
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