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tumbler

Object NameTumbler

Engraver Henry S. Fillebrown (American, 1839-1910)

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1860

Place MadeUnited States, MA, Cambridge

TechniqueBlown, tooled, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 9.2 cm, Diam (max): 8.6 cm

Accession Number2010.4.153

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This tumbler was engraved by Henry S. Fillebrown for his wife, Emily.

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; blown, tooled, cut, engraved. Cylindrical tumbler widening slightly towards rim with panel cut base. Wall of tumbler decorated with engraved outdoor scene depicting hound resting front paws on a fence; opposite side of tumbler inscribed "Emily" inside of curling floral sprays.
Provenance

Source Kenneth Fillebrown - 2010-11-02