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Whiskey Taster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a short, wide glass cup. The cup is made of clear glass and has a wide mouth and a flat base. The body of the cup features a raised leaf-like design. A band around the top of the cup has a painted design of a branch with leaves and berries. The background of the image is plain and light-colored, with a shadow cast to the left of the cup. The image is in black and white and the title of the image is "Whiskey Taster".

Artwork Details

Date
1840–60
Medium
Lacy pressed glass, with painted decoration
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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