Glass in Early America
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Bowl, 1820-1850
Bowl (Vessel)
American glass factories made a variety of glass products for the early-nineteenth-century consumer. Glassblowers turned out bottles, flasks, tableware and other household items. Earlier products were affordable only to the well-to-do. But by the second quarter of the 19th century, a growing number of manufacturers made reasonably priced blown-glass items available to the expanding middle class.
Creamer, 1800-1840
Creamer
American glass factories made a variety of glass products for the early-nineteenth-century consumer. Glassblowers turned out bottles, flasks, tableware and other household items. Earlier products were affordable only to the well-to-do. But by the second quarter of the 19th century, a growing number of manufacturers made reasonably priced blown-glass items available to the expanding middle class.
Dish, 1822-1829
Dish (Vessel for food)
American glass factories made a variety of glass products for the early-nineteenth-century consumer. Glassblowers turned out bottles, flasks, tableware and other household items. Earlier products were affordable only to the well-to-do. But by the second quarter of the 19th century, a growing number of manufacturers made reasonably priced blown-glass items available to the expanding middle class.
Goblet, 1800-1850
Goblet
American glass factories made a variety of glass products for the early-nineteenth-century consumer. Glassblowers turned out bottles, flasks, tableware and other household items. Earlier products were affordable only to the well-to-do. But by the second quarter of the 19th century, a growing number of manufacturers made reasonably priced blown-glass items available to the expanding middle class.
Sugar Bowl, 1797-1840
Sugar bowl
American glass factories made a variety of glass products for the early-nineteenth-century consumer. Glassblowers turned out bottles, flasks, tableware and other household items. Earlier products were affordable only to the well-to-do. But by the second quarter of the 19th century, a growing number of manufacturers made reasonably priced blown-glass items available to the expanding middle class.
Hat-Shaped Whimsey, 1825-1840
Whimsey
Glassworkers of the 19th and early 20th centuries created fanciful or humorous objects called whimsies to show off their skill and creativity. These pieces were usually made during breaks or at the end of a long day working in a hot factory. Various forms of whimsies include animals, canes, pipes, chains, rolling pins, or curiosities like this hat -- whatever struck a worker's fancy.