Lamp

Object number96.14.10 a,b

Artist H.C. Fry Glass Company (1903 - 1933)

Datec. 1930

MediumGlass; Metal; Electrical cord

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

DescriptionPearl and pink nonlead glass lamp. Base consists of opaque heat resistant glass with pink loopings. Fitted for electric light bulb, notch in bottom rim for cord. Squat cylindrical rim, inverted baluster stem, high pedestal foot. Lid consists of translucent pearl glass with pink looping. Domed Mushroom lid with fitted rim. Blown molded.Dimensions15.5 x 9 in. (39.4 x 22.9 cm)
Label TextIn the early 20th century, scientists at Corning Glass in New York developed a formula to produce heat-resistant glass. Valued in chemistry and industry, this glass was also adapted for popular use as the ovenware we know as Pyrex. In 1915, the Fry Co. of Rochester, Pa., contracted Corning to produce its own line of ovenware. Within a few years, designers at Fry had tinkered with the formula to create a heat-tempered glass with a “pearlized” effect. They then used this attractive glass in a successful line of art glass called “FOVAL” (Fry Oven Art Line). Fry designers recast what was originally utilitarian glass into an expensive, decorative product.

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