Goblet
Object number2008.3.75
ManufacturerPossibly
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
ManufacturerPossibly
McKee and Brothers
(1867 - 1899)
ManufacturerPossibly
McKee and Brother
(1859 - 1867)
Date1860-1869
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineIn Memory of Suzanne Johnston Huff
DescriptionColorless glass goblet. McKee Brothers' Bellflower pattern, also known as Ribbed Leaf pattern or Ribbed Bellflower pattern. Rounded bowl. Design on the bowl consists of a single vine undulating horizontally through the middle of the body with 1 bellflower, 1 leaf, and 1 shamrock-shaped leaf above the vine, and one of each below the vine. The background is ribbed and extends from the clear band at the base of the bowl (the collar) to a clear band at the rim--the band at the rim is about 1/4". The inside of the bowl is smooth. 6-paneled stem and collar that is rounded but with petal-like elements. Looking into the interior of the bowl, the panels at the collar form a circle with a hexagonal center. On the foot, the panels of the stem finish in a rounded step. The foot is slightly concave with a ribbed starburst on the underside. 1/2 inch band between the starburst and the foot rim.Dimensions6 x 3.125 in. (15.2 x 7.9 cm)Historical NotesPart of a collection of regionally-produced pattern or pressed glass collected by donor George F. Huff's wife, Sue Huff, a member of the Pittsburgh chapter of the National American Glass Club. The collection features two patterns, Bryce Brothers, pattern #125 “Rose in Snow” and the “Bellflower” pattern. The variety in form of these two patterns serves as an important addition to our pressed glass collection.
Related institution
McKee Glass Company
Collector
Suzanne Johnston Huff
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