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Object NameCarved Cameo Vase
Maker Stevens & Williams, Ltd.
Maker Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)
Made FromGlass
Date1893
Place MadeEngland, Stourbridge
TechniqueBlown, Cased, Acid Etched, Carved, Polished, Ground
SizeOverall H: 11.9 cm, Diam (max): 8.9 cm; Base Diam: 6.3 cm
Accession Number55.2.7
Credit LineGift of Frederick Carder
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTranslucent purple and opaque white "cameo" glass; blown, cased, acid etched and carved. Pear-shaped body with polished flat rim, slightly conical foot with ground pontil mark; floral motifs in white on purple, foot in white overlay; on base: "F. Carder 1893".
Provenance
Former Collection Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963) - 1955-09-06
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