Dish, 1825-1845
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Mechanically pressed glass was an innovation in glass history, making decorative, "patterned" glass available to a broad audience. One of the earliest types of pressed glass, dating to the 1830s is known as "Lacy Glass". Complex stippled patterns were developed to help hide technical defects caused by early presses, when the glass gather was cut off and dropped into a mold.
Mechanically pressed glass was an innovation in glass history, making decorative, "patterned" glass available to a broad audience. One of the earliest types of pressed glass, dating to the 1830s is known as "Lacy Glass". Complex stippled patterns were developed to help hide technical defects caused by early presses, when the glass gather was cut off and dropped into a mold.
Artifact
Dish (Vessel for food)
Date Made
1825-1845
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
35.2.20.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Pressed glass
Color
Amethyst (Color)
Dimensions
Height: .875 in
Diameter: 4.75 in
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