Unidentified, probably American

Pitcher

c. 1880-1900

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Unidentified, probably American

Pitcher

Unidentified, probably American

Pitcher

c. 1880-1900

Physical Qualities Glass, 9 1/2 × 8 × 5 1/4 in. (24.1 × 20.3 × 13.3 cm.)

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper III, Baltimore

Object Number 2000.386

This vase-shaped pitcher with a fan-shaped, scalloped rim is covered in a checkered pattern of squares and many pointed stars. It was executed by a skilled maker who was perhaps one of the recent immigrants from Eastern Europe, many of whom joined American glass manufactories. New technology transformed the American glass industry in the late 19th century. Natural gas replaced coal and electricity replaced steam, increasing a maker’s control of machine-powered metal or stone wheels. The result is superior cutting of edges and facets, which inspired new patterns produced by multiple factories.

Baltimore Museum of Art by gift; John (1933-2012) and Mimi Cooper III, Baltimore, MD

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