Glass Slipper

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Glass Slipper

1876

Made by Gillinder and Sons, Philadelphia (1861–1930)

This glass slipper was made at the Centennial Exposition in 1876. Held in Philadelphia from May through November, the Centennial Exposition was the first official World's Fair in the United States, conceived to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

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Object Details

Title:

Glass Slipper

Date:

1876

Artist:

Made by Gillinder and Sons, Philadelphia (1861–1930)

Medium:

Non-lead glass

Dimensions:

2 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 2 inches (6.7 x 14 x 5.1 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

Gift of Miss H. M. Spangenberg, 1973

Accession Number:

1973-159-1

Geography:

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

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