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Multicolor Crown
France
Saint Louis, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)
(702396)

Hollow blown crown weight with a series of white filigree twists alternating with twisted chartreuse, blue, and white, and red, green, and white ribbons; centered with a blue and white millefiori cane

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Multicolor Crown<BR>France<BR>Saint Louis, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches)<BR>(702396)<BR><BR>Hollow blown crown weight with a series of white filigree twists alternating with twisted chartreuse, blue, and white, and red, green, and white ribbons; centered with a blue and white millefiori cane
     
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