"Floradene" glass

Object NameFloradine Toothpick holder

Maker Dalzell, Gilmore & Leighton Glass Company

Made FromLead Glass

Date1889-1890

Place MadeUnited States, OH, Findlay

Techniquemold-blown, cased, acid-etched

SizeH: 8.2 cm, D (max.): 6.4 cm

Accession Number86.4.67

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. David Clark, in memory of Rose Robbins

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionWhite, pink lead glasses; mold-blown, cased, acid-etched. Globular shape with flat ground and polished scalloped neck edge, raised design of white flowers around sides, flat base. This seems to be colorless glass with a thin pink casing or staining on interior, inner and outer surfaces are acid-frosted. The white color is developed by reheating after molding.
Provenance

Source David Clark

Source Mrs. David Clark