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Glass (for drinking) (Wineglass)
1729
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Glass (nonlead or lowlead)
Museum Object Number
2006.0003.034
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Dr. Thomas M. McMillan III
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Object Number
2006.0003.034
Object Name
Glass (for drinking) (Wineglass)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1729
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Wall of bowl
Inscription: Diamond-point engraved inscription: "Joshua Vickers 1729"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Archaeological evidence for similar (America)
Materials
- Glass (nonlead or lowlead)
Techniques
- Blown
Dimensions (inches)
5.394 (H) x 2.874 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.7 (H) x 7.3 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McNally, Paul. 1982 Table Glass in Canada, 1700- 1850.
• Diamond-point name "Legeriv[...]" engraved below rim on wineglass excavated at Fortress of Louisbourg, Canada: p. 67, fig. 39, straight stem glass with inverted bell bowl and folded foot. 1740-60.Book: McNally, Paul. 1982 Table Glass in Canada, 1700- 1850.
• Drawn stem wineglasses excavated in Canada: p. 68, fig. 40, noting examples excavated from the Le Machault wreck (Quebec, 1760), the Fortress of Louisbourg (Nova Scotia), and Fort Beausejour (New Brunswick)Article: Luckenbach, Al. 2002 Ceramics from Edward Rumney/Stephen West Tavern, London Town, Maryland, Circa 1725. Ceramics in America. (2002): 131-152.
• Drawn stem wineglass (no air in stem) excavated from Rumney/West Cellar: p. 138, fig. 10, noting knopped stem glasses more common at site.