Match holder
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass match holder in the form of a cup mounted on the back of a lizard; cup is inverted cone shape, with flaring rim, band of fine diamond mesh, possibly for use as striking pad, and other bands; lizard's tail is curled and connects with base of cup.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.665
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match holder
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 6.7 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Pale blue pressed glass match holder shaped like a wooden bucket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.676
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
4294
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match or toothpick holders (2)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 2 1/2 x 3 x 1 7/8 in.
Description:
Two pressed lead glass match or toothpick holders in the shape of a basket with bird beside it; basket has two loop handles and is twice as tall as the small, round bird; 1953.666a is blue and 1953.666b is amber.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.666ab
Gallery Label:
This novelty was made to be used for matches or toothpicks (see publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4293
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cruet
Classification:
Date:
1790-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 2 in. ( 15.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown glass (probably nonlead) cruet with tapered cylindrical neck with flanged lip and two applied rings at midpoint of neck and shoulders, bulbous body with molded flutes around base, and flat base with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.471
Gallery Label:
This cruet is modeled after larger decanters of the period.
Date Begin:
1790
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
4292
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass dish; circular form with plain edge, embellished by twisted border; twenty-petaled flower at center of well, surrounded by ridged circle; vertical petal motifs along interior rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.345d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
4290
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: abstract design
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 11 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. ( 3.5 x 30.2 x 21.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass dish; oval shape with border of ribbing with scalloped edge on rim, handles in the form of stylized shells, circle of beaded almond-shaped chain links on sides, sunburst on pebbled ground at center, and foot rim consisting of multiple truncated cones.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Object Number:
1971.110q
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
4289
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: bird, plant motif
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 11 5/8 x 8 in. ( 4.1 x 29.5 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass platter; oval shape with repeating lozenge motif surrounding rim and naturalistic image of three birds and flora at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Object Number:
1971.110d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
4286
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Window pane
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/16 x 5 1/2 in. ( 0.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Amber blown non-lead glass circular window pane (or bull's eye) with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.45
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this window pane is from a house in Portsmouth, NH.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4253
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Give Us This Day..
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 11 in. ( 3.2 x 29.2 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass dish; circular form with two handles; braded edge; rim decorated with stippled ground and lettering which reads "Give us this day our daily bread"; base decorated with six blades of wheat surrounded by ribbed band.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Object Number:
1971.110h
Marks:
impressed: around rim: "Give us this day our daily bread"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4244
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1876
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 12 1/4 x 9 in. ( 4.4 x 31.1 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless, lead glass; pressed. Platter; oval shape with ocean scene at center with setting sun flanked by a ship afloat inscribed "1876" and a sinking ship inscribed "1776," "GIVE US THIS DAY" and "OUR DAILY BREAD" inscribed on sides, and sheaves of wheat in relief on ends.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Object Number:
1971.110k
Marks:
pressed: on sides: "GIVE US THIS DAY / OUR DAILY BREAD"
pressed: at center: "1876" (on ship afloat); "1776" (on sinking ship); "1620" (on rock)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1876
eMuseum Object ID:
4243
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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