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Glass (for drinking) (Tumbler or beaker)
J. W.
1806
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. W. (Possible engraver)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Glass (lead)
Museum Object Number
1976.0321
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1976.0321
Object Name
Glass (for drinking) (Tumbler or beaker)
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
J. W. (Possible engraver)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Glass was produced in the United States or England.
Secondary Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Engraved decoration was done in Philadelphia. See Arlene Palmer, bibliography.
Date
1806
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Below rim
Inscription: Engraved, "JW. 1806"
Type: Inscription
Location: Below rim
Inscription: Engraved in diamond-point cursive, the Lord's Prayer (in 3 lines) followed by "JW. 1806"; on one side of body, "James McAlpin/Philadelphia/July 24th", and on the opposite side "Ann S. Mc.Alpin."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Glass (lead)
Techniques
- Blown
- Engraved
- Cut
Dimensions (inches)
3.78 (H) x 3.268 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.6 (H) x 8.3 (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. 48, p. 99Article: Palmer, Arlene. 1979 Religion in Clay and Glass. American Art and Antiques. 2 (July-August) (4)
• Published: p. 84Catalogue: Sotheby Parke Bernet (Auction catalogue).
• Sold at auction: "The American Heritage Society Auction of Americana", sale no. 3923, New York, 11/18-20/1976, lot 492.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.