Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish
Object name
Dish
Date
1750-1850
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/4 x 8 in. ( 5.7 x 20.3 cm )
Description
Green blown glass dish with broad brim with outward-folded rim, relatively straight sides, slightly domed base, and pontil mark.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1942.508
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this may be a product of the Wistarburgh Glass Works, Alloway, NJ (1739-1777). Similar pieces have been attributed to the New Geneva Glass Works, New Geneva, PA (1797-1847). Slightly larger versions are refered to as milk pans.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
