Tiffin Conic Candy Jar and Cover

Object Name:

Department

American

Maker(s)

United States Glass Company, Factory D, Manufacturer

Place Made:

United States, PA, Pittsburgh

Date:

about 1928

Color

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pink

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gold

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green

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yellow

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red

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blue

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Technique

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glassblowing

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frosting

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enameling

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Material

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satin glass

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enamel

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Dimensions:

Overall H: 19.5 cm, Diam (max): 16.2 cm

Accession Number:

2012.4.157

Credit Line:

Gift of Eugenia E. Thiel

Location:

Not on Display

Description

Tiffin Conic Candy Jar and Cover. Transparent pink "satin" glass, enamel; blown, acid-etched, enameled. (a) Conical dish with circular foot and band of gold enamel applied around rim and edge of foot. (b) Conical cover with flared rim and teardrop finial. Bands of gold enamel applied around rim and at finial join. Lid is decorated with two enameled floral sprays. Design no. 179.

Inscription

FOSTORIA

label

Affixed (a) on base of dish rectangular white paper label with red text

Provenance

Thiel, Eugenia, Source

2012-11-13

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