vase

Object NameVase

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1840-1860

Place MadeUnited States, possibly Midwestern United States; United States, possiby PA, Pittsburgh

TechniqueFree blown, pattern molded

SizeOverall H: 29.5 cm; Rim Diam: 18.1 cm; Foot Diam: 14.3 cm

Accession Number57.4.2

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionVase. Transparent amber heavy glass with many small and few large bubbles, piece of unfused material (not sand) at bowl having formed thread-like extensions; wear marks; free blown and pattern molded; large flat foot with very rough pontil mark, baluster stem resting on sloping base, bell-shaped bowl (celery vase); bowl patterned in eight-rib mold and expanded, with ribs slightly swirling at top to right, rim forming an octagon with smooth corners.
Provenance

Source E. R. Eller - 1957-06-10