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Finger-Bowl

1860's (blown)
Artist/Maker
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

Categories
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.3cm
  • Maximum width: 14.0cm
  • Maximum length: 14.0cm
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 createdDecember 13, 1997
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