beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1750-1800

Place MadeCentral Europe

Techniqueblown, molded, enameled

SizeH: 10.3 cm, D: 8.9 cm

Accession Number79.3.1063

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, molded, enameled. Straight, tapered sides, with molded rounded fluting (12 flutes) on the lower two-thirds; polychrome enamel decoration of two red and white birds perched on a band of foliage and flowers; white spirals alternating with white crosses and red dots in two rows below; flat base with rough pontil mark covered with brown gum and an oval paper label inscribed "Mrs. T. R. Towbridge".
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation