"Iris"
Object NameLampshade
Maker
Fostoria Glass Company
Made FromLead Glass
Date1902-1912
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquemold-blown, decorated
SizeH: 12.7 cm, D: 12.6 cm
Accession Number77.4.4
Credit LineGift of Charles K. Bassett
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent iridescent gold lustre cased with translucent opal and three-quarters recased with gold lustre and red, white and green lead glass; mold-blown and decorated. Trumpet shape; circular flared "fitter rim"; rounded shoulder conically swells to six point slightly ruffled edge; gold lustre three-quarter casing descends from "fitter rim" toward ruffled edge ending in simulated feather design; four green stems with red and white millefiori cane blossoms encircle gold lustre three-quarter casing; ruffled edge has green "double-pull" feathering ascending toward gold lustre casing.Provenance
Source
Estate of Charles K. Bassett
