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Goblet Goblet
This is a goblet. It is dated 1760–80 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is glass, blown with opaque white twist stem. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Paul Franken.
It is credited Gift of Paul Franken.
Its dimensions are
20 x 10 cm (7 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
It has the following markings
Number in red on base: 62989-17
It is inscribed
Handwritten label under base: "This glass was given to his friend, Judge Joseph North of Augusta Maine by Benjamin Franklin about the year 1787 or 88." (Label removed by K. Bachmann 6/85. Now held in Object File.)
Cite this object as
Goblet Goblet; England; glass, blown with opaque white twist stem; 20 x 10 cm (7 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.); Gift of Paul Franken; 1968-10-1
