2002.27.1, "Cawcia" goblet, Salviati Glass Works, designed c. 1923, enameled and gilded glass
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Between 1880 and 1940, hand-blown Italian glass became extremely popular among America's wealthy elite.
1996.154.4.a-b, "Peony" shape teacup and saucer with "Prairie Flowers" pattern, Josiah Wedgwood Factory, c. 1928, bone china, glaze, enamel
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In an early advertisement for this pattern, Wedgwood proudly announced that Prairie Flowers was the company's "first design from an entirely American inspiration." The ad went on to
1996.154.3, Bread plate with "Prairie Flower" decoration, Josiah Wedgwood Factory, c. 1928, bone china, glaze, enamel
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In an early advertisement for this pattern, Wedgwood proudly announced that Prairie Flowers was the company's "first design from an entirely American i
1996.154.2, Salad plate with "Prairie Flower" decoration, Josiah Wedgwood Factory, c. 1928, bone china, glaze, and enamel
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In an early advertisement for this pattern, Wedgwood proudly announced that Prairie Flowers was the company's "first design from an entirely American i
1995.134.2.A-B, Designer: Frank G. Holmes, "Florida" pattern cup and saucer, Manufacurer: Lenox China, designed 1922
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Floral designs were very popular for tableware in America during the first quarter of the 20th century.
1995.134.1, Designer: Frank G. Holmes, "Florida" pattern plate, Manufacurer: Lenox China, designed 1922
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Floral designs were very popular for tableware in America during the first quarter of the 20th century.
1997.159.A-E, Oil Lamp with "Russian" pattern decoration, c. 1885, C. Dorflinger and Sons, lead glass, cut metal
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 19th century America, large-sized, heavy cut glass in the form of oil lamps and punch bowls were the most labor intensive objects for manufacturers to produce, and consequently represented the pinnacle of a glass company's production. This particular lamp is unique both because of i
1988.36, Tiffany and Company, Vase, 1918, favrile glass
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Between its founding in 1879 and the Depression, Tiffany Studios of New York City was the foremost decorating firm in America. As part of its activities, the firm designed and produced a wide range of objects in the media of silver, ceramics, and glass.
Pearlware
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Refers to earthenware produced by Josiah Wedgewood from 1779, distinguished from his creamware by having a greater percentage of flint and white clay in the body and a trace of cobalt oxide in the glaze which gives it a bluish white cast.
Earthenware
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Earthenware is a porous clay made of earth taken from riverbeds, cliffs, and the ground we walk on. Its red color comes from iron impurities found in the earth. It is less durable than stoneware, and cannot withstand very high or very low temperatures.