Vase in "Rookwood" Pattern

Object Name: 
Vase in "Rookwood" Pattern

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Object Name: 
Vase in "Rookwood" Pattern
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, NY, Corning
Accession Number: 
2003.4.16
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 50.2 cm; Foot Diam: 18 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1910-1918
Web Description: 
This unique vase, the largest cut glass vase in the Museum’s collection, was likely made as an expensive special commission.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
Rookwood
Provenance: 
Glennon, Clarke, Former Collection
Stradlings, Source
2003-03-15
Glennon, Mrs. Clarke, Former Collection
Category: 
Crystal City
Color: 
colorless
Technique: 
glassblowing
cutting
applied
Material: 
glass
Inscription: 
1
Label
: 
Marker On inside edge of rim Small white circular label with black marker text.
J. HOARE & CO. / 1853 / CORNING
Mark
: 
Acid-etched On top of foot near edge. Circular mark with "J. HOARE & CO."and "CORNING" in the outside of the circle and "1853" in the center.

Description

Primary Description: 
Vase in "Rookwood" Pattern. Colorless glass; blown, applied, cut. Large, heavily cut, footed vase with scalloped rim. Cut from neck to shoulder with horizontal cuts, after shoulder a pattern of fans, pinwheels, and diamonds, vase narrows to a wide, cut foot.