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Sherry Glass

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-174840

Description

Short sherry or wine glass made of clear pressed glass in Ashburton-type design. Bowl has flaring rim and two rows of squat facets. Short six-sided stem flares outward towards plain circular foot. Seams visible on foot.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wine glasses
glass (material)
Glass, Wine

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.553.6

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