Vase, Automobile
Object number2016.40.3
Manufacturer
Houze Glass Company
Datec. 1928
OriginPoint Marion, PA
Mediumglass
Credit LineGift of John Houze
DescriptionGreen pressed glass car vase. Cylindrical-shaped vase that comes to a point at the bottom. Flower pattern pressed around center, and two rows of pressed square shapes around top. Rectangular-shaped rim around top, and short-dome shape opening of vase.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6.5 × 2.125 × 2.125 in. (16.5 × 5.4 × 5.4 cm)Historical NotesAutomobile vase made by Houze Glass Company. The company was located in Point Marion, PA and operated from 1902-2004. The company produced items such as window glass, lenses for sunglasses, lamps, vases, ashtrays, electric lighters, gear shift and window knobs for cars, as well as decorative glass that ran the gamut from trays to mugs. The company held over 400 patents.
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