2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
Related Person: William the Elder Pitt

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Bowl

Bowl
Object name 
Bowl
Date 
1830-1840
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 23.8 cm )
Description 
Colorless pressed lead glass bowl with alternating acanthus leaves and shield medallions on rim and stylized six-petaled flower at center surrounded by wreath of alternating acanthus leaves and shields.
Object Number 
INV.3988
Gallery Label 
According to "American and European Pressed Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass," this bowl is very rare.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.