Sicilian ware
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Sicilian ware

TitleSicilian ware
ArtistFrederick S. Shirley, British, 1841 - 1908
Date1878–1894 19th century
MediumBlown glass with enamel and gilding
Classificationglasswares
OriginNew Bedford, Massachusetts, USA New Bedford
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineMuseum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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