Paperweight

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Paperweight

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.378

Description

Paperweight made of petrified polished agate with a sandstone crust; probably from Oregon or Colorado. This mineral has a greyish tone with concentric rings of milky white. Identified by Felix Scardapane (interpreter).

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Oval shape

Height

1-15/16 in

Width

3 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 15/16 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. (4.9 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm)

Material

Agate, Stone

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

Natural history interest.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom