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Christmas Ornament
Object/Artifact
Ornament is in the shape of a balloon and made of red painted mercury glass. It has a tiny spray of flowers and feathers sticking out from the top. It is surrounded by two types of wire tinsel, one of which form the hanger.
2025.43.017
Genesee Country Village and Museum
circa 1890 - circa 1900
Germany
Central Europe
Europe
3-1/2 in
1-3/4 in
Measurements are for glass ornament only