Vase

1886–88

Not on view

Small bowls with gauffered rims, such as this one, were typical of the firm's production of "pomona" glass. This bowl is decorated with the "inverted thumbprint" pattern.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Vase
Maker: New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1818–1888)
Date: 1886–88
Geography: Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Blown glass
Dimensions: H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Object Number: 46.140.361
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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