Finger-Bowl
1860's (blown)
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| Place of origin |
This finger bowl is one the range of glasses by the architect Philip Webb. They appear to have come from Morris's own home, having been commissioned by him. Cutting and engraving were frowned upon and emphasis on the natural and simple blown form characterises these glasses.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Blown glass |
| Brief description | Finger-bowl, England (London), designed by Philip Webb, for James Powell & Sons, Whitefriars Glass Works, 1860-1870 |
| Physical description | This finger bowl is one the range of glasses by the architect Philip Webb. They appear to have come from Morris's own home, having been commissioned by him. Cutting and engraving were frowned upon and emphasis on the natural and simple blown form characterises these glasses. |
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| Style | |
| Gallery label | Designed for William Morris |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss May Morris |
| Bibliographic reference | Anarchy & beauty : William Morris and his legacy, 1860-1960 / by Fiona MacCarthy. London: National Portrait Gallery, [2014] Number: 9781855144842, 1855144840
p.26 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.79-1939 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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