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beaker
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beaker

Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead glass, sulphide
Date1830-1840
Place MadeFrance
Techniquepressed, cut; molded encased sulphide
SizeOverall H: 10.8 cm, W: 8.3 cm, Diam (max): 8.3 cm
Accession Number84.3.352
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape; plain rim; paneled sides with molded ovals in relief; cut convex oval panel on the front, enclosing a molded white sulphide portrait of a man, with moustache and goatee, facing sinister; recessed molded horizontal band of fine ribbing near the base; hexagonal base with polished rim, concave within.
Provenance
Source Mrs. Paul Jokelson
bottle
Corning Glass Works, Main Plant, "A" Factory
1923-1935
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about 1947-1956
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Corning Glass Works, Main Plant, "B" Factory
about 1968-1979
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1880-1900