Pomona

Object NameVase in "Pomona" Pattern

Factory New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1883-1888

Place MadeUnited States, MA, Cambridge

TechniquePattern-molded, free-blown, frosted, applied

SizeOverall H: 25.5 cm; Rim Diam: 10.25 cm; Foot Diam: 8.75 cm

Accession Number50.4.335

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Masterpieces of American Glass

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionVase in "Pomona" Pattern. Lead glass, pale amber or honey color and colorless; pattern-molded, free-blown and, frosted; tall trumpet bowl with gaffered rim, applied colorless flat circular foot with small ground and polished pontil mark; frosted surface on bowl, terminating in cusps about 3/4" (1.9 cm) below beginning of rim; amber section above frosted, in pattern of expanded diamond diaper.
Provenance

Source George S. McKearin (b. 1874) - 1950-07-31