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Tumbler

Hobbs, Brockunier and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tumbler by Hobbs, Brockunier and Company: A cylindrical glass tumbler, light blue in color, with a textured exterior featuring diagonal, parallel raised lines forming a lattice pattern, and a smooth, ribbed interior. The top and bottom edges are rounded. The glass is translucent, allowing light to pass through and highlight the texture. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1880–87
Medium:
Blown blue and white opaque glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
480 × 624 px
Museum record:
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