2 Vases

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Object Name: 
2 Vases
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, probably PA, Tarentown
Accession Number: 
54.4.74
Dimensions: 
See Individual Records
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
probably 1850-1870
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Ellen D. Sharpe
Primary Description: 
2 Vases. Opaque white, pink and lilac "marble" glass; pressed; flanged foot, conical stem supporting topped almost cylindrical bowl with flaring scalloped rim; bottom of bowl has a diamond pattern, the main part has twelve panels separated from each other by two grooves.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Sharpe, Ellen D., Source
1954-06-01
Color: 
opaque white glass
pink
lilac
Technique: 
pressing
Material: 
glass

Publications (2)

Shades of Glass (2006) illustrated, Cover, row 3, 2nd from right; p. 30, 2nd from bottom; BIB# 100967
Glass Tableware, Bowls and Vases (1982) pl. 339; BIB# 22048

Objects in Set (2)

Vase
Artist:Challinor, Taylor & Co.
Date:probably 1850-1870
Accession Number:54.4.74 A
Vase
Artist:Challinor, Taylor & Co.
Date:probably 1850-1870
Accession Number:54.4.74 B