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Wine Glass

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass wine glass with a wide mouth and a stem. The bowl of the glass is decorated with a pattern of diamonds and circles. The stem is thin and faceted, connecting the bowl to a circular base. The base is flat and wide. The glass appears to be made of clear crystal or lead glass. The background is a plain gray color. The glass is centered in the image and casts a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
1860–70
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
518 × 624 px
Museum record:
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