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Tumbler

Hobbs, Brockunier and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tumbler by Hobbs, Brockunier and Company is a clear glass object with a cylindrical shape and an open top. The body of the object is covered in numerous small, rounded bumps that are clear and reflective. The bumps vary in size and are densely packed, giving the object a textured appearance. The top edge of the object is smooth and shiny. The object is sitting on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the side. The background is a plain gray color. The overall appearance is one of a decorative or functional item made of glass.

Artwork details

Date:
after 1886
Medium:
Pressed cranberry glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
502 × 624 px
Museum record:
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