Unidentified, probably American
Pitcher
1874-1909
Scroll
Unidentified, probably American
Pitcher
1874-1909
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
Inscribed: None
Artist
Unidentified, probably American
2000-01-01 00:00:00–2000-01-01 00:00:00
On View at the BMA
