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Object Name:

Electric Light Radiator in "Russian" Pattern

Maker(s):

J. Hoare & Company (1868-1920), Manufacturer

Hoare, John (b. Ireland, 1822-1896), Patenter

Place Made:

United States, NY, Corning

Accession Number:

64.4.46

Dimensions:

Overall H: 15.6 cm, Diam (max): 9.2 cm

Location:

Not on Display

Date:

about 1887

Web Description:

This design was patented in 1887 by John Hoare. It was created to diffuse the glare of electric light bulbs, a relatively new technology.

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Department:

American

Pattern Name:

Russin

Provenance:

Goetscheus, C. F., Source

1964-07-22

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Description

Primary Description:

Electric Light Radiator in "Russian" Pattern. Colorless glass; cut brass, blown and cut. Pear-shaped object in two identical halves held together by screw-on brass collar; small hole at top, perhaps for ventilation.

Exhibitions (1)

The Cut and Engraved Glass of Corning, 1868-1940

Venue(s)

Corning Museum of Glass 1977-04 through 1977-10

Toledo Museum of Art 1977-11 through 1978-02

Publications (2)

A Connoisseur's Guide to Antique Glass (1999) illustrated, p. 79; BIB# 67965

The Cut and Engraved Glass of Corning 1868-1940 (1977) p. 36, 39-40, 90, fig. 28, cat. #34; BIB# 28368