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Lampworked-Cane Flowering Vine
France
Clichy, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)
(702471)

Imaginary pink and white striped five-petal blossom with a pink bud, formed from lengths of millefiori canes split lengthwhise and then shaped; white center cane with green and yellow stamens; green leaves and stems

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Lampworked-Cane Flowering Vine<BR>France<BR>Clichy, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)<BR>(702471)<BR><BR>Imaginary pink and white striped five-petal blossom with a pink bud, formed from lengths of millefiori canes split lengthwhise and then shaped; white center cane with green and yellow stamens; green leaves and stems
     
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