Hand-blown glass dome that is oval in shape. There is no base for the dome.
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By the early 1800s the availability and versatility of mass-produced glass made it possible to better display and protect souvenirs and memorabilia. Dried floral arrangements, fancy work creations, and other objects were often displayed under a glass dome, also called a bell jar or cloche – the French word for bell. Beneath the glass, the Victorians exhibited collections of dried flowers, seashell works, wax flowers and fruit, and even art formed of human hair. These domes not only highlighted the importance of the objects on display, they also kept dust and soot off treasured items.
