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Object NameCup and Saucer
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1750-1800
Place MadeCentral Europe
Techniqueblown, spattered
SizeOverall H: 5.4 cm
Accession Number75.3.100
Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpalescent white, blue non-lead glasses; blown, spattered. (a) Circular shape, with tapered, nearly straight sides and rounded base; the interior white, the exterior covered with fine blue speckling; trailed white foot ring; rough pontil mark. (b) Shallow, circular shape, with upcurved sides; the interior white, the exterior covered with fine blue speckling; trailed white foot ring; rough pontil mark.
Provenance
Source Charles Helme Strater Jr.
Source John B. Strater
Source Margaret S. Robinson
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