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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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