Paperweight c. 19th century

This 19th-century paperweight, crafted by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, showcases a delicate white flower with green leaves on a vibrant blue background. The use of colorful enamel and glass "inclusions" (small air bubbles trapped in the glass) creates a sense of depth and dimension. Paperweights, popular decorative objects of the Victorian era, served both practical and aesthetic purposes. The "Paperweight" is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.