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Tumbler

Bakewell, Pears and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass tumbler, short and wide, with a flat bottom and straight sides that curve slightly inward at the top. The glass has a ribbed design with rows of rounded rectangular shapes stacked on top of each other. The bottom features a faceted design with triangular shapes. The background is white with a gradient that darkens to gray at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
1860–70
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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