"Iris"
Object NameLampshade
Maker
Fostoria Glass Company
Made FromLead Glass
Date1902-1912
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquemold-blown, decorated
SizeH: 14.2 cm, D (rim): 10.8 cm
Accession Number77.4.59
Credit LineGift of Charles K. Bassett
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent iridescent gold lustre cased with translucent opal and blue lead glass; mold-blown and decorated. Slight bulbous shape; circular flared "fitter rim" swells and tapers to a ten- point ruffled rim; "double-pull" blue feathering trimmed in gold descends from "fitter rim" to near ruffled rim; polished "fitter rim"; marked on side of shade with original paper label: "THE HANSON/ELECTRIC CO./No. 1151-N28/Mfgr. Fostoria/Cost I. A. Ea./ Retail 1.65"/List 2.08"/".Provenance
Source
Estate of Charles K. Bassett
