Drawer knob (Drawer pull)

  • Category:

    Glass

  • Creator (Role):

    Bakewell, Page & Bakewells (Possible maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1825-1835

  • Materials:

    Glass (lead)

  • Techniques:

    Pressed

  • Museum Object Number:

    1985.0049


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1985.0049

Object Name

Drawer knob (Drawer pull)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects

Creator (Role)

Bakewell, Page & Bakewells (Possible maker)
1808-1882

Place of Origin

Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1825-1835

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Square shank on underside; "BAKEWELL'S PATENT"

Materials

Glass (lead)

Techniques

Pressed

Dimensions (inches)

1.752 (H) , 2.195 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

4.45 (H) , 5.575 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Palmer, Arlene. 2004 Artistry and Innovation in Pittsburgh Glass, 1808-1882: from Bakewell & Ensell to Bakewell, Pears & Co.
Chest of drawers with similar knobs: p. 179, no. 92: knobs with same mark on Joseph Burgess chest of drawers.