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Tumbler

Challinor, Taylor and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tumbler by Challinor, Taylor and Company is a short, wide, cylindrical glass object with a rounded lip. The glass is predominantly dark purple with swirls of lighter purple, blue and white. The swirling pattern resembles molten glass. The glass is semi-transparent and reflects light. The base of the glass is not visible. The background is light gray with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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