Lampshade

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Object Name: 
Lampshade
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
96.4.78
Dimensions: 
H: 9.5 cm, D(top): 5.5 cm, (bottom): 13.6 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
about 1904-1930
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Charles K. Bassett
Primary Description: 
Colorless, gold glasses; mold blown, iridized. Lampshade: biconical. Upper rim consists of short horizontal flange with top finished by grinding; wall splays, then curves inward; rim everted, with ten shallow scallops and rounded lip. Inner and outer surfaces are covered with yellowish gold that has crackled appearance. Unmarked.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Bassett Estate, Charles K., Source
1984-06-28
Color: 
Colorless, gold
colorless
Technique: 
mold blown, iridized