Creamer
This piece is pressed in the "baby face" or "three face" pattern which was patented by John Earnest Miller on June 18, 1878. The face on the glass is said to resemble Mrs. Miller.
Artwork Details
- Title:Creamer
- Designer:Designed by John Ernest Miller
- Manufacturer:Manufactured by George Duncan and Sons (1874–1891)
- Date:1878–90
- Geography:Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Pressed glass
- Dimensions:H. 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm)
- Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
- Object Number:46.140.847
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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