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Ruby glass 'Souvenir of the American Fleet Albany W.A. 1908'
1908Overview
Souvenir miniature glass made from a clear crystal base and ruby glass top. It was produced to celebrate the visit to Albany of the American 'Great White Fleet' in 1908. The glass has been engraved with an inscription which appears clear in the red background.
Historical information
The United States Navy battle fleet (The Great White Fleet) visited Albany between 11-18 September 1908, part of its circumnavigation of the globe. It comprised 16 white-painted battleships and had visited Sydney and Melbourne prior to arriving in Albany, where the ships were refilled with coal before the next leg of their journey to Manila.
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Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00162
Item type
Collectibles
Decorative Objects
Souvenirs
Material
Cut Glass
Ruby Glass
Width
45 mm
Height or length
60 mm
Depth
45 mm
Inscriptions and markings
"Souvenir of the American Fleet Albany W.A. 1908"
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Tuesday, 12 May, 2026
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Souvenir of the American Fleet Albany W.A. 1908
Souvenir of the American Fleet Albany W.A. 1908
Souvenir of the American Fleet Albany W.A. 1908
Souvenir of the American Fleet Albany W.A. 1908
Underneath of glass
Glass and jug souvenirs from visit to Albany of the Great White Fleet
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