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Tumbler

Bakewell, Pears and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass tumbler with a wide mouth and a short, thick base. The glass features a ribbed pattern around the top edge. The body of the glass has a repeating pattern of faceted shapes and lines. The base of the glass is circular and flat. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The tumbler is by Bakewell, Pears and Company.

Artwork details

Date:
1850–70
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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