Hourglass

Germany

1830-40

  • Titles Hourglass (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 2 3/16 in. × 1 9/16 in. × 13/16 in. (5.6 × 4 × 2.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.307
  • Work Type hourglass
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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