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Tumbler

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1770

GUSN

GUSN-310747

Description

Large, clear blown-glass tumbler. Exterior sides are engraved with a floral design on one side and a bird within a starburst on the other. Stiegel style.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tumblers (drinking glasses)
glass (material)
Glass, Drinking
Tumbler
Tumbler

Additional Identification Number

1299.42
#128

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Europe

Dimensions

6 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust

Accession Number

2015.62.42

Reference Notes

Tumbler 2015.62.42 is pictured in Plate 5A

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