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Dessert Bowls

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-174815

Description

Dessert bowl or sherbet made of pressed clear glass in Ashburton type design. Shallow bowl decorated with six large facets. Short squat stem opens to wide foot with six scallops around edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bowls (vessels)
glass (material)
Bowl, Dessert

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 7/8 x 3 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.556.2

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