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Image used to illustrate general notes on the Dutch Society of Sciences
Image acquired but not used to illustrate general notes on the Dutch Society of Sciences
1851 Great Exhibition
Image acquired but not used to illustrate general notes on the Dutch Society of Sciences
This cup was presented to the Society on the occasion of the centenary of the Great Exhibition and the Corning Glass Centennial (1851-1951). It was presented at the opening of the Exhibition of Exhibitions in London, May 1st 1951.\nDesigned by John Monteith Gates and Don Wier. Height 14 inches. The tall crystal cup is supported on its blown base by a circle of pear-shaped drops. The Piece is engraved by cooper wheel.
Image used to illustrate Studies in the Society's History and Archives about John Blake
Caleb Whitefoord, Committee Chairman and Vice-President of the Society