Tumbler
Object number93.119.1
Artist
Bakewell, Page & Bakewell
Datec.1825
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John E. Reynolds
DescriptionColorless lead blown glass tumbler with a tint of grey. Cut and engraved decoration featuring greyhounds.Dimensions3.25 x 2.875 in. (8.3 x 7.3 cm)Label TextOn Anne Royall’s visit to the Bakewell factory in 1828 she described the engraving of greyhounds on tumblers. Although other factories used the greyhound motif, we know that this tumbler was made by Bakewell. Benjamin Bakewell gave it to John Reynolds as a gift. Reynolds’ descendants later donated it to the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. Bakewell, Page, and Bakewell, Pittsburgh
Previous owner
William Reynolds
Related person
Anne Royall
Related person
Benjamin Bakewell
Related person
John Reynolds
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