Spring
Designed by John La Farge, American, 1835 - 1910. Assembled by Thomas Wright, American (born England), 1858 - 1918. Painted by Juliette Hanson, American, active 1881 - c. 1920.
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
1901-1902Medium:
Opalescent glass, painted glass, leadDimensions:
8 feet 4 inches × 69 1/2 inches (254 × 176.5 cm)Curatorial Department:
American Art
1977-33-1Credit Line:
Gift of Charles S. Payson, 1977
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
1901-1902Medium:
Opalescent glass, painted glass, leadDimensions:
8 feet 4 inches × 69 1/2 inches (254 × 176.5 cm)Curatorial Department:
American Art
* Gallery 111, American Art, first floor
Accession Number:1977-33-1Credit Line:
Gift of Charles S. Payson, 1977
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