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1928

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2015

2025

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Ruba Rombic Shot Glass, ca. 1928

This is a Shot glass. It is dated ca. 1928 and we acquired it in 2015. Its medium is mold-blown glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George R. Kravis II. It is credited Gift of George R. Kravis II.

  • Ruba Rombic Vase
  • mold-blown glass.
  • Museum purchase from James Ford Fund.
  • 1990-140-1

Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.

  • Ruba Rombic Sign
  • engraved plate glass and chrome-plated metal.
  • Gift of George R. Kravis II.
  • 2018-22-39

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 6.7 × 5.1 × 5.1 cm (2 5/8 in. × 2 in. × 2 in.)

Cite this object as

Ruba Rombic Shot Glass, ca. 1928; mold-blown glass; H x W x D: 6.7 × 5.1 × 5.1 cm (2 5/8 in. × 2 in. × 2 in.); Gift of George R. Kravis II; 2015-5-7

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