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Glass (for drinking) (Tumbler or beaker)
1790-1820
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
Probably Bohemia; Czech Republic or Germany; Europe
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1984.0109
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of William A. Henry in memory of Bessie Maynard Henry
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Object Number
1984.0109
Object Name
Glass (for drinking) (Tumbler or beaker)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
Probably Bohemia; Czech Republic or Germany; Europe
Date
1790-1820
Subject(s)
- Gardiner's Island catalog associated
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Blown
- Molded
- Wheel-engraved
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
6.22 (H) x 4.646 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.8 (H) x 11.8 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McNally, Paul. 1982 Table Glass in Canada, 1700- 1850.
• Similar tumbler: fig. 25, excavated at Fortress of Louisbourg, 1745- 1784. Notes others from Fort Gaspereau, Yuquot, and Hudibras Tavern at Princeton.Book: Beidleman, Katharine, et al. Final Archaeological Excavations at Block 1191, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.
• Fragment of similarly shaped and decorated tumbler found in Wilmington DE: pl. 18, from Lot 10A.