Tumbler in "Wildflower" Pattern

Object Name: 
Tumbler in "Wildflower" Pattern

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Object Name: 
Tumbler in "Wildflower" Pattern
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, PA, Pittsburgh
Accession Number: 
81.4.70
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 10 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1880-1891
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Crandall Melvin Jr. in memory of Gertrude Christman Melvin
Primary Description: 
Transparent amber glass; pressed. Cylindrical shape with diamond pattern around top rim; floral pattern around sides; ribbing near base; diamond pattern in base.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
Wildflower
Provenance: 
Melvin, Mrs. Crandall, Jr., Source
1981
Melvin, Gertrude Christman, Former Collection
(1928-2003), Former Collection
1981
Category: 
Early American
Color: 
Transparent amber
Technique: 
pressing

Publications (3)

Shades of Glass (2006) illustrated, Cover, row 3, 2nd from left; p. 27, top right; BIB# 100967
The Corning Museum of Glass, A Guide to the Collections (2001) (2001) illustrated, p. 111, front; BIB# 68214
Glass Tableware, Bowls and Vases (1982) pl. 49; BIB# 22048