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Plain Square Shade

Plain Square Shade
Plain Square Shade
Object name 
Plain Square Shade
Date 
c. 1900-1906
Medium 
Glass, bronze
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 1/2 x 24 in. ( 16.5 x 61 cm )
Description 
Leaded glass and bronze "plain square" shade; gently curving shade composed of quadrangular pieces of leaded glass, arranged in 12 horizontal and 60 vertical rows; orange glass speckled with darker orange and traces of green and red. Replaced finial.
Credit Line 
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number 
N84.14
Marks 
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.