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- Creamer, 1830-1845 - 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.
- 1830-1845
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Creamer, 1830-1845
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.
- Miniature Pitcher, 1830-1845 -
- 1830-1845
- Collections - Artifact
Miniature Pitcher, 1830-1845
- Flask, 1846-1860 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- 1846-1860
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Flask, 1846-1860
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- Flask, 1815-1825 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- 1815-1825
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Flask, 1815-1825
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- Bars Crib Quilt, 1860-1870 -
- 1860-1870
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Bars Crib Quilt, 1860-1870
- 1000 Pyramids Doll Quilt, circa 1860 -
- circa 1860
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1000 Pyramids Doll Quilt, circa 1860
- Kerosene Lamp, 1860-1875 -
- 1860-1875
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Kerosene Lamp, 1860-1875
- Windsor Settee, 1770-1790 - Windsor chairs began to appear in American homes in the mid-18th century, and they are still being made today. When first introduced, they were used in every room of the house -- but especially in public spaces because they were so sturdy and inexpensive. Windsor chairs also came in various styles and types -- even with seating for two!
- 1770-1790
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Windsor Settee, 1770-1790
Windsor chairs began to appear in American homes in the mid-18th century, and they are still being made today. When first introduced, they were used in every room of the house -- but especially in public spaces because they were so sturdy and inexpensive. Windsor chairs also came in various styles and types -- even with seating for two!
- Flask, 1790-1830 - American glass factories produced flasks, like this one, from the late 1700s well into the mid-1800s. The pint-sized flask could hold water but more likely contained alcoholic beverages. Its textured decorative exterior -- formed when the hot glass was dipped into a pattern mold before it was blown -- made the flask easier to grasp. And its flattened shape fit nicely into pockets providing ready access to the liquid refreshment.
- 1790-1830
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Flask, 1790-1830
American glass factories produced flasks, like this one, from the late 1700s well into the mid-1800s. The pint-sized flask could hold water but more likely contained alcoholic beverages. Its textured decorative exterior -- formed when the hot glass was dipped into a pattern mold before it was blown -- made the flask easier to grasp. And its flattened shape fit nicely into pockets providing ready access to the liquid refreshment.
- Flask, 1815-1830 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Membership in the Freemasons grew in the early decades of the 1800s. Supporters of the Masonic order would recognize the ritualistic symbols on this and other similar flasks.
- 1815-1830
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Flask, 1815-1830
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Membership in the Freemasons grew in the early decades of the 1800s. Supporters of the Masonic order would recognize the ritualistic symbols on this and other similar flasks.