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1943

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • We acquired this object.

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Vase

This is a vase. It was designed by Edward Hald and made by Orrefors Glassworks. It is dated ca. 1943 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is blown and cased glass (graal glass). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. Henry B. du Pont.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 13.5 x 11.7 cm (5 5/16 x 4 5/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Etched on underside of base: ORREFORS / SWEDEN / GRAAL NO 12818 / Edward Hald (in script)

Cite this object as

Vase; Designed by Edward Hald (Swedish, 1883–1980); Made by Orrefors Glassworks (Sweden); blown and cased glass (graal glass); H x diam.: 13.5 x 11.7 cm (5 5/16 x 4 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Henry B. du Pont; 1950-95-1

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