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Shotglass

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1875

GUSN

GUSN-7939

Description

Colorless body with cranberry flashing. Cylindrical molded form with faceted lower body terminating in hexagonal base with pushed up bottom; gilt edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shot glasses
gilding
glass (material)
pressing
faceting
Glass
Pressed
Gilded
Faceted
GLASS, SHOT

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.875 (H), 1.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.652.1

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