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Covered compote

1880–90
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 706
The “Pioneer,” or “Westward Ho,” pattern seen on this compote was introduced by the Gillinder firm at the time of the nation’s centennial and remained popular through the end of the century.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Covered compote
  • Maker: James Gillinder and Sons (American, 1861–ca. 1930)
  • Date: 1880–90
  • Geography: Possibly made in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States; Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Pressed glass
  • Dimensions: H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
  • Object Number: 46.140.858a, b
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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