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Glass (for drinking) (Tumbler or beaker)
John Frederick Amelung
1785-1795
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Frederick Amelung (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
Maryland; Frederick; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1959.3004
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.3004
Object Name
Glass (for drinking) (Tumbler or beaker)
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
John Frederick Amelung (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
Maryland; Frederick; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1785-1795
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within engraved floral wreath
Inscription: Inscribed in script, "A. G.' [The "A" has a chevron cross bar].
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Blown
- Wheel-engraved
Dimensions (inches)
8.116 (H) x 5.945 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.615 (H) x 15.1 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Palmer, Arlene. 1993 Glass in Early America: Selections from the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. 425 pp.
• Published: no. 46Book: McKearin, Helen & McKearin, George S. 1950 Two hundred years of American blown glass.
• Published: pl 78, no.3.Article: Lanmon, Dwight P. & Palmer, Arlene. 1976 "The New Bremen Glassmanufactory of John Frederick Amelung". Journal of American Glass Studies. 18
• Published: p. 92Catalogue: Parke-Bernet Galleries (Auction caalogue).
• Sold at auction: New York City, 11/9/1946, sale no. 805, lot 82