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American Glass Ball Ornaments with ‘Made in U.S. of A.’ Caps (1940s-1950s)
- Year
- c. 1940–1960 Source verified
- Manufacturer
- Unknown
About this item
Mid-century American molded glass balls in mirrored green, red or blue, some with white stripes and painted flowers, on scalloped metal caps stamped 'MADE IN U.S. OF A.'.
Details
- Holiday
- Christmas
- Archive type
- Ornament
- Dimensions
- about 2 7/8 to 3 3/8 in.
- Materials
- molded glass, silvering or transparent color, stamped metal cap, wire hook
Collector details
Research notes
The museum names no maker. Collectors often link this cap marking to Shiny Brite and other U.S. makers of the period; that link isn't confirmed by the sources here.
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Source Verified
- Glass Christmas Ornament (DL.298065.0400) (National Museum of American History) Archive Website Supports: Mirrored green ball, scalloped cap stamped MADE IN U.S. OF A., 1940-1960 View source
- Glass Christmas Ornament (DL.298065.0403) (National Museum of American History) Archive Website Supports: Light blue ball with white stripes and floral band, same cap stamp View source
- Glass Christmas Ornament (DL.298065.0407) (National Museum of American History) Archive Website Supports: Red ball, same cap stamp View source