Paperweight c. late 19th century

"Paperweight" is a late 19th-century example of pressed glass, created by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. The piece features a clear glass base with an intricate design of pink and yellow fruits, green leaves, and white flowers. This paperweight showcases the artistry and technical skill of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, known for their innovative glassmaking techniques. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this small, but striking, example of American glassmaking.