Paperweight 1870

This paperweight, created by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company in 1870, showcases a vibrant red poinsettia flower with green leaves against a background of blue and white speckled glass. The paperweight, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a prime example of Victorian-era glassmaking, where intricate designs were incorporated into everyday objects. The paperweight's compact size (1 7/8 x 3 in.) makes it a delicate yet captivating object.