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Verre de Soie

Tumbler
1905 (designed), c.1924 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glass tumbler of 'Verre de Soie' glass type which is clear glass with pale gold iridensence; pink threading at lower part of bowl and round foot edge, of ovoid shape, probably turn mould blown with mechanical threading.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleVerre de Soie (series title)
Materials and techniques
Glass, probably turn mould blown, mechanical threading
Brief description
Tumbler of 'Verre de Soie' glass type, probably turn mould blown with mechanical threading, designed by Frederick Carder, made in Corning, USA, designed 1905, made c.1924.
Physical description
Glass tumbler of 'Verre de Soie' glass type which is clear glass with pale gold iridensence; pink threading at lower part of bowl and round foot edge, of ovoid shape, probably turn mould blown with mechanical threading.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.2cm
  • Depth: 9cm
Credit line
Gift of Marie and Robert Frederick III
Object history
This shape (no.6026) was also made with a handle and matching jug. It is described as a tumbler either with or without a handle.
Collection
Accession number
C.159-1997

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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