Salt
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Yellowish-green, lead glass; pressed. Salt; trapezoidal form; basket of flowers on sides and stylized flowers on ends, all on stippled ground; cross-hatched patterned base; four feet formed from C-scrolls (Neal BF1).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Fannie G. Dudley & family
Object Number:
1957.159
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
23448
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 7.6 x 11.7 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown glass hat with semi-opaque white brim and spots of opaque white glass embedded in crown; ground and polished pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.554
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
23447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 5 x 4 in. ( 7.6 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Opaque black pressed glass top hat with horizontal indentations in sides of crown.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.525
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
23446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass dish; circular form with rope edge; faceted grid, in well; interior rim divided into three sections by cartouches enclosing abstract motif; pattern of flowers and leaves on stippled ground along interior rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Fannie G. Dudley & Family
Object Number:
1957.152
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
23424
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe: puss in boots
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 6 x 1 5/8 in. ( 7.6 x 15.2 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Blue pressed lead glass shoe with high heel and cat's head and front paws at front rim; pressed decoration consists of faceted medallions ("Daisy" pattern) and allegator skin toes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.593
Gallery Label:
Bryce Bros., the manufacturer, was purchased by United States Glass Co., but continued to make this popular model (see publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
23423
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figured flask
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1847-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 5 3/4 x 3 in. ( 20.6 x 14.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Light sapphire blue non-lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-37) with hand-tooled flared lip, oval body with bust of George Washington and inscription "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY" on obverse, bust of Zachary Taylor with inscription "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS" along with name of maker on reverse, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.744
Marks:
on obverse:: "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
on reverse:: "DYOTTVILLE GLASS WORKS PHILAD.A / GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS"
Gallery Label:
This flask reflects Taylor's growing popularity as a hero of the Mexican War and as a potential presidential candidate (see Kenneth M. Wilson, "American Glass, 1760-1930," vol. 1, p. 126).
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
23421
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6 x 14 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Yellow pressed lead glass shoe with high heel and bow; pressed decoration consists of faceted diamonds.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.589
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
23420
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating large scallops and points; in well, small six-petaled flower enclosed by plain ring on waffle ground; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes, on interior rim; every other arch with small door at bottom and flower at top (Lee-Rose 285).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.397f
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
23419
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoe
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 6 x 1 7/8 in. ( 7.9 x 15.2 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Amber pressed lead glass high-heeled shoe; curving rim raised at back; pressed decoration consists of latticework and laced front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.592
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
23418
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating large scallops and points; in well, small six-petaled flower enclosed by plain ring on waffle ground; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes, on interior rim; every other arch with small door at bottom and flower at top (Lee-Rose 285).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.397b
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
23417
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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