Biscuit jar
During the late 1880's and early 1890's, the Mount Washington Glass Company began producing wares in opal or opaque glass decorated with gilding, enamel and enamel beads. Inspired by Near Eastern motifs, the patented glass was given exotic sounding names such as "Burmese" and "Crown Milano".
Artwork Details
- Title: Biscuit jar
- Maker: Mount Washington Glass Company (American, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1837–1958)
- Date: 1887–1904
- Geography: Made in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Blown, enameled, and gilded Burmese and Crown Milano glass
- Dimensions: With handle upright: H. 9 1/8 x 5 in. (23.2 x 12.7 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hollihan III, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent F. Apicella, 1992
- Object Number: 1992.148.7a, b
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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