drinking boot

Object NameBoot

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1850-1900

Place MadeBohemia

Techniqueblown-molded, overlay, cut, gilt, engraved

SizeOverall H: 16.1 cm, W: 9.6 cm

Accession Number79.3.462

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless and ruby non-lead glass; blown-molded, overlay, cut, gilt, engraved. Tall boot shape, colorless over ruby; cut, gilt rim, horizontal in front, dipped in back; panel-cut sides decorated with all-over gilt foliage scrolls; pointed, panel-cut toe, with cut arcs at the instep; incised sole line; raised D-shaped heel.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation