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- 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.
- Bryce Brothers "Buzz Star" Toy Tableware Set, 1907-1930 -
- 1907-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Bryce Brothers "Buzz Star" Toy Tableware Set, 1907-1930
- Spoon Holder, 1855-1870 - Specialized tableware proliferated in American households during the late 19th century. Pressed glass spoon holders held silver or silver-plated spoons needed at a moment's notice. Guests who dropped by for a visit would judge the hostess as being well-prepared when seeing a spoon holder filled and at the ready.
- 1855-1870
- Collections - Artifact
Spoon Holder, 1855-1870
Specialized tableware proliferated in American households during the late 19th century. Pressed glass spoon holders held silver or silver-plated spoons needed at a moment's notice. Guests who dropped by for a visit would judge the hostess as being well-prepared when seeing a spoon holder filled and at the ready.
- Cut Glass Tableware, 1855-1870 -
- 1855-1870
- Collections - Artifact
Cut Glass Tableware, 1855-1870
- Westmoreland Glass Company "Beaded Swirl" Toy Tableware Set, 1890-1920 -
- 1890-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Westmoreland Glass Company "Beaded Swirl" Toy Tableware Set, 1890-1920
- Spoon or Spill Holder, 1840-1870 - Specialized tableware proliferated in American households during the late 19th century. Pressed glass spoon holders held silver or silver-plated spoons needed at a moment's notice. Guests who dropped by for a visit would judge the hostess as being well-prepared when seeing a spoon holder filled and at the ready.
- 1840-1870
- Collections - Artifact
Spoon or Spill Holder, 1840-1870
Specialized tableware proliferated in American households during the late 19th century. Pressed glass spoon holders held silver or silver-plated spoons needed at a moment's notice. Guests who dropped by for a visit would judge the hostess as being well-prepared when seeing a spoon holder filled and at the ready.
- Bryce Higbee and Company "Arrowhead in Ovals" Toy Tableware Set, circa 1900 -
- circa 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Bryce Higbee and Company "Arrowhead in Ovals" Toy Tableware Set, circa 1900
- Westmoreland Glass Company "Flattened Diamond" Toy Tableware Set, circa 1890 -
- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Westmoreland Glass Company "Flattened Diamond" Toy Tableware Set, circa 1890
- United States Glass Company "Pennsylvania" Toy Tableware Set, circa 1897 -
- circa 1897
- Collections - Artifact
United States Glass Company "Pennsylvania" Toy Tableware Set, circa 1897
- Spoon Holder, 1870-1885 - Specialized tableware proliferated in American households during the late 19th century. Pressed glass spoon holders held silver or silver-plated spoons needed at a moment's notice. Guests who dropped by for a visit would judge the hostess as being well-prepared when seeing a spoon holder filled and at the ready.
- 1870-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Spoon Holder, 1870-1885
Specialized tableware proliferated in American households during the late 19th century. Pressed glass spoon holders held silver or silver-plated spoons needed at a moment's notice. Guests who dropped by for a visit would judge the hostess as being well-prepared when seeing a spoon holder filled and at the ready.