Tumbler
Classification:
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass tumbler; truncated conical shape with molded inscription on one side reading"UNION FOREVER" over two clasped hands over representation of Constitution all within a laurel wreath, on other side military trophies including flag, sword, and U.S. shield with inscription, "BUMPER TO THE FLAG," inscriptions separated by liberty caps on poles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.396
Marks:
in relief: on body: "BUMPER TO THE/ FLAG" and "UNION/ FOREVER"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
25281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottles (5)
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 5 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 13.7 x 6.7 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown nonlead glass bottle; rectangular body with rounded shoulders with ridge formed by second gather; conical neck with lip; low push-up; pontil mark on bottom; polychrome enamel-painted floral decoration.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.771a-e
Gallery Label:
While wares with this enameled decoration were long thought by collectors and scholars to be the product of Henry Steigel's Manheim Glass Works, there is no evidence that any of these enameled wares were made in America. Their exact function is unknown. (See Publications)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
25280
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 14 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass goblet with bucket-shaped bowl with plain one-inch border on rim, basket weave pattern below plain border, faceted inverted baluster stem, and plain circular foot (Basket Weave pattern).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.349
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
25279
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon holder
Classification:
Date:
1891-1892
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 3 in. ( 11.7 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass spoon holder; cylindrical body with molded flutes with band at base of alternating obverse and reverse of U.S. coin with seated female and eagle.
Object Number:
INV.676
Marks:
in relief: on coins; "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "1892"
Gallery Label:
Known as the Silver Age or Coin pattern, production was supposedly stopped by the U.S. government under counterfeiting law in 1892 (see publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
25278
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glass tumbler: Edaville Railroad
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed glass tumbler with tall, cylindrical form; frosted, with black printed image of railroad engine embellished with brown enamel; "EDAVILLE RAILROAD/ SOUTH CARVER, MASS" printed in black above and below image.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Object Number:
1955.259
Marks:
printed: in black: "EDAVILLE RAILROAD/ SOUTH CARVER MASS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
25277
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cream jug
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Colorless, lead glass cream jug blown in a three-part mold (McKearin GIII-21); flared rim pulled out to form spout, squat cylindrical body with rounded shoulders molded with band of ribbing at neck over band of alternating panels of diamond sunbursts and diamond diapering over two bands of diagonal fluting at base; base molded with rays (Rayed Ringed Type I) with pontil mark; applied handle with crimped end.
Object Number:
INV.3744
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
25276
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumblers (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1953
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 12.1 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Two colorless mold-blown lead glass tumblers; tall, slightly tapering cylindrical form; printed in red, white, and blue with inscriptions relating to the 25th anniversary of Eastern Airlines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Eastern Airlines Inc.
Object Number:
1953.296ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1953
eMuseum Object ID:
25275
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cordial glass
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 8.9 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless (with a purple-gray tint) blown and cut lead glass cordial or liqueur glass with pressed base; conical bowl with cut flutes at base and engraved band of alternating feather and branch motifs within two horizontal lines with saw-tooth decoration at mouth, joined by bladed knop to pressed four-sided pedestal foot.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.67y
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
25274
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cordial glass
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 8.9 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless (with a purple-gray tint) blown and cut lead glass cordial or liqueur glass with pressed base; conical bowl with cut flutes at base and engraved band of alternating feather and branch motifs within two horizontal lines with saw-tooth decoration at mouth, joined by bladed knop to pressed four-sided pedestal foot.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.67x
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
25273
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cordial glass
Classification:
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 8.9 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless (with a purple-gray tint) blown and cut lead glass cordial or liqueur glass with pressed base; conical bowl with cut flutes at base and engraved band of alternating feather and branch motifs within two horizontal lines with saw-tooth decoration at mouth, joined by bladed knop to pressed four-sided pedestal foot.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.67w
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
25272
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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