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Egg Cup

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass cup with a wide mouth and short stem, on a circular base. The body of the cup is decorated with a diamond pattern at the top and bottom. A large circular motif is in the center, with a bullseye design in the middle, surrounded by a circle of clear glass with small circular cutouts on either side. The background is gray to white, with a shadow to the right of the cup. The glass cup is titled "Egg Cup" and made by "New England Glass Company".

Artwork Details

Date
1860–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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