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Wine glass

Jersey Glass Company of George Dummer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a wine glass. The glass is transparent with a green tint. It has a wide, flared mouth with a thin rim. The bowl of the glass features a faceted design with 7 main sections. The stem is short and features a faceted, hexagonal shape in the middle. The base of the glass is circular and wide, with a ridged design. The base also features the same green tint as the rest of the glass. The background of the image is a gradient gray color, transitioning from light gray at the bottom to dark gray at the top. The glass casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1824–40
Medium
Blown and cut glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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