cosmetic box

Object NamePowder Box

Maker Allen Cut Glass Company

Made FromLead glass, silver

Date1906-1910

Place MadeUnited States, PA, Johnstown

Techniqueblown, cut, engraved

SizeH: 8.6 cm, D: 13.7 cm

Accession Number85.4.91

Credit LineGift in memory of William Allen

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut and engraved. Flattened hourglass shape with bulbous lid hinged to bulbous base by means of a silver collar on each. Lily-like flower engraved on lid with cut and engraved foliage; cut flute on sides of lower half; cut star on base.
Provenance

Former Collection Mary Agnes Muir Heisel

Source Walter M. Allen