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- Creamer, 1876-1885 - Middle-class Americans in the late 19th century arrayed their dining tables with affordable pressed-glass tableware. These items, usually sold in sets, came in a wide variety of patterns, colors, and styles. These decorative pieces -- like this cream pitcher -- communicated a family's status and taste to visitors and guests.
- 1876-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Creamer, 1876-1885
Middle-class Americans in the late 19th century arrayed their dining tables with affordable pressed-glass tableware. These items, usually sold in sets, came in a wide variety of patterns, colors, and styles. These decorative pieces -- like this cream pitcher -- communicated a family's status and taste to visitors and guests.
- Commemorative Spoon Holder, "Declaration of Independence: 100 Years Ago," 1876 - Glassmakers from around the world, including forty-seven American firms, mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass souvenirs celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. This example features an icon of national freedom, the Liberty Bell.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Commemorative Spoon Holder, "Declaration of Independence: 100 Years Ago," 1876
Glassmakers from around the world, including forty-seven American firms, mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass souvenirs celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. This example features an icon of national freedom, the Liberty Bell.
- Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Glass Slipper, 1876 - Glassmakers from around the world mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia--including forty-seven American firms. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory at the fair. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass commemoratives like this novelty colonial shoe slipper. Identical pieces were also available for purchase as souvenirs.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Glass Slipper, 1876
Glassmakers from around the world mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia--including forty-seven American firms. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory at the fair. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass commemoratives like this novelty colonial shoe slipper. Identical pieces were also available for purchase as souvenirs.
- Bowl, 1880-1890 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1880-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Bowl, 1880-1890
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- Goblet, 1877-1885 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1877-1885
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Goblet, 1877-1885
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- Goblet, 1877-1885 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1877-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Goblet, 1877-1885
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- Covered Sugar Bowl, 1875-1880 - The United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of its independence in 1876. To mark the event, glass manufacturers created plates, goblets, vases and sugar bowls decorated with symbols of American Independence. Proud citizens purchased these commemorative items to use and display in their houses and on their tables for years to come.
- 1875-1880
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Covered Sugar Bowl, 1875-1880
The United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of its independence in 1876. To mark the event, glass manufacturers created plates, goblets, vases and sugar bowls decorated with symbols of American Independence. Proud citizens purchased these commemorative items to use and display in their houses and on their tables for years to come.
- Celery Vase, 1876-1885 - Class-conscious Americans in the late 19th century displayed their social standing by serving a variety of exotic foods in specialized tableware. Celery vases or glasses held the costly and status-laden vegetable. This tall, pressed glass vase became a middle-class necessity until growing methods made celery common and the dish less socially significant.
- 1876-1885
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Celery Vase, 1876-1885
Class-conscious Americans in the late 19th century displayed their social standing by serving a variety of exotic foods in specialized tableware. Celery vases or glasses held the costly and status-laden vegetable. This tall, pressed glass vase became a middle-class necessity until growing methods made celery common and the dish less socially significant.
- Sauce Dish, 1876-1890 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1876-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Sauce Dish, 1876-1890
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- Water Pitcher, 1876-1890 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1876-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Water Pitcher, 1876-1890
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.