cosmetic box
Object NamePowder Jar
Manufacturer
T. G. Hawkes & Company
(American, 1880-1962)
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1894
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
TechniqueBlown, cut
SizeOverall H: 9.2 cm, Diam: 12.5 cm
Accession Number95.4.273
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ruth L. Gay, granddaughter of Walter Egginton
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut. Nearly spherical shape, cut off at top, probably for a silver lid. Body cut on an overall pattern of hobstars and diamonds similar to Russian; octagonal panel on one side engraved with leaves and branches around "XMAS" above a monogram "SE" above "1894".Provenance
Source
Thomas J. Gay
- 1995-09-15
This jar was a Christmas gift in 1894 from Walter Eggington to his wife, Susan. Walter and his father, Oliver, both worked for Hawkes at the time. The donor is a grand-daughter of Walter Eggington, and this is part of a collection she has inherited.
This jar was a Christmas gift in 1894 from Walter Eggington to his wife, Susan. Walter and his father, Oliver, both worked for Hawkes at the time. The donor is a grand-daughter of Walter Eggington, and this is part of a collection she has inherited.
Source
Ruth Lucille Gay
- 1995-09-15
This jar was a Christmas gift in 1894 from Walter Eggington to his wife, Susan. Walter and his father, Oliver, both worked for Hawkes at the time. The donor is a grand-daughter of Walter Eggington, and this is part of a collection she has inherited.
This jar was a Christmas gift in 1894 from Walter Eggington to his wife, Susan. Walter and his father, Oliver, both worked for Hawkes at the time. The donor is a grand-daughter of Walter Eggington, and this is part of a collection she has inherited.
Former Collection
Walter Egginton
- 1894-12-26
This jar was a Christmas gift in 1894 from Walter Eggington to his wife, Susan. Walter and his father, Oliver, both worked for Hawkes at the time. The donor is a grand-daughter of Walter Eggington, and this is part of a collection she has inherited.
This jar was a Christmas gift in 1894 from Walter Eggington to his wife, Susan. Walter and his father, Oliver, both worked for Hawkes at the time. The donor is a grand-daughter of Walter Eggington, and this is part of a collection she has inherited.
Former Collection
Susan Egginton
- 1894-12-26
This jar was a Christmas gift in 1894 from Walter Eggington to his wife, Susan. Walter and his father, Oliver, both worked for Hawkes at the time. The donor is a grand-daughter of Walter Eggington, and this is part of a collection she has inherited.
This jar was a Christmas gift in 1894 from Walter Eggington to his wife, Susan. Walter and his father, Oliver, both worked for Hawkes at the time. The donor is a grand-daughter of Walter Eggington, and this is part of a collection she has inherited.
