Windowpane

1835–45

Not on view

This colorless pressed-glass windowpane is of identical design to several found as sidelights of an interior door from the Schenley Mansion in Stanton Heights near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From the early nineteenth century, Pittsburgh was a center of glass production. Pressed-glass panes were used to decorate lanterns, door sidelights, and desk or cupboard doors.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Windowpane
Date: 1835–45
Geography: Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Lacy pressed glass
Dimensions: 6 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (17.5 x 12.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Erving and Joyce Wolf, in memory of Diane R. Wolf, 1987
Object Number: 1987.402.4
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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