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Vase

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1875

GUSN

GUSN-25281

Description

Bristol-type translucent white glass body. Trumpet form w/ high circular foot. Polychrome enamel decoration of cottages by a river or lake. Gilt banding.

Details

Descriptive Terms

vases
glass (material)
molding (forming)
cottages
lakes (bodies of water)
rivers
Glass
Molded
Cottage
River
Lake
VASE

Associated Building

Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.625 x 3.438 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman

Accession Number

1985.387

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