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Object NameJug
Cutter Lee Carr (American, 1884-1953)
Engraver Joseph C. Libisch (American, b. Croatia, 1886-1964)
Manufacturer Pairpoint Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturer Hunt Glass Works, Inc.
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1911-1915
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning; United States, MA, New Bedford (blank)
TechniqueBlown, cut and engraved
SizeOverall H: 33.9 cm; Body Diam: 22.4 cm; (a) Jug H: 27.5 cm; (b) Stopper H: 9.7 cm
Accession Number62.4.40
Credit LineGift of D. J. and Russell Carr
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
The Cut and Engraved Glass of Corning, 1868-1940
On ViewCrystal City Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut and engraved. Globular shape with step cutting on neck; applied faceted handle at one side of body; engraved flowers around body with engraved pair of swans in water opposite handle; "Russian" cutting in narrow band at base; cut star on base; spherical stopper with neck ground to fit.
Provenance
Source C. R. Carr
Source D. J. Carr