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  1. Dessert Glass, c. 1920-1925 - Glass, Dessert

    Dessert Glass, c. 1920-1925. Clear glass has a round bottom, ribbed sides and is flared at the top. At point where sides begin to flare are two rows of three etched lines; the top row is looped and the bottom row is zigzagged. Etched toward the top of the side is an emblem depicting an ark (boat) at sea with the word "NOAH'S" above it. Used at Noah's Ark Restaurant which opened in San Mateo in 1923.

    Record Type: Object

    Dessert Glass, 1923
  2. Ralston Glass Serving Platter, c. 1860s - Platter

    Ralston Glass Serving Platter. Rectangular shaped glass platter has flared sides in a textured diamond patter (texture on back). At center of all sides is a clear hexagon on which a bunch of grapes with leaves has been etched. The bottom of the plate is ribbed with horizontal lines except for a large center oval that is clear and etched with the image of a basket of berries and vines.

    Record Type: Object

    Ralston Serving Platter

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