Tumbler

American

1840–50

Not on view

This taster-size tumbler is pressed in a "honeycomb" pattern and fired polished.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Tumbler
Date: 1840–50
Geography: Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Pressed glass
Dimensions: H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Object Number: 46.140.779
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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