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sand glass

Datecirca 1800
Inventory Number7304
ClassificationSand Glass
Subject
    Dimensions9.1 × 4.6 × 4.6 cm (3 9/16 × 1 13/16 × 1 13/16 in.)
    Material
      AccessoriesNone
      DescriptionRound bases, four pillars, two ampoules. Runs approximately 3 minutes, 20 seconds.
      Signedunsigned
      Curatorial RemarksNote says "Given to Manuette (or Mannette?) Cummings Nov 12 1985". "Last seen aprox. 1989"
      FunctionUsed as an egg timer (?).
      ProvenanceDavid Wheatland purchased from Harrold E. Gillingham, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1949. Donated to CHSI 1985.
      Historical AttributesLast seen by Moira Thomas about 1989 when she was documenting sand-glasses. Will Andrewes remembers this piece as well. This documentation was made by Lisa Steinberger from an old inventory description.
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      Accessories: None
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      Accessories: None
      Object number: 7306
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      Accessories: None
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      sand glass
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      Accessories: None
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      sand glass
      Date: circa 1800
      Accessories: None
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      sand glass
      sand glass
      French
      Date: circa 1800
      Accessories: None
      Object number: 7294
      sand glass
      sand glass
      French
      Date: 1800-1850
      Object number: 7291
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      sand glass
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      Date: 17th Century
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      sand glass with fractionated ampoule
      French
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      log glass
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      Date: 1825-1900
      Object number: 1990-1-0008