Cake Stand

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Object Name: 
Cake Stand
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
64.4.3 A
Dimensions: 
(A) H: 20.4 cm, D(rim): 26.8 cm; (B) H(with cover): 20.6 cm; (a) 11.1 cm; (b): 10.2 cm; see index sheet for complete
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1878-1890
Primary Description: 
Colorless non-lead glass; pressed. Salver: circular flat top; scalloped edge; acid-etched stem of three-faced woman's head above a hollow circular base.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Wood, Walter A., Source

Publications (2)

Glass Tableware, Bowls and Vases (1982) pl. 292; BIB# 22048
American and European Pressed Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass (1981) illustrated, p. 279, #1100; BIB# 30457

Objects in Set (4)

4 Piece Set of Glassware
Artist:George Duncan & Sons
Date:1878-1890
Accession Number:64.4.3
Compote with Cover
Artist:George Duncan & Sons
Date:1878-1890
Accession Number:64.4.3 B
 
Creamer
Artist:George Duncan & Sons
Date:1878-1890
Accession Number:64.4.3 C
Sugar Bowl with Cover
Artist:George Duncan & Sons
Date:1878-1890
Accession Number:64.4.3 D