Compote
Object number93.138.7 a,b
Attributed to
Steuben Glass Company
Date1900
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Raymond C. & Lois G. Vasko in memory of Mary & Andrew Vasko
DescriptionGreen and yellow compote with lemon finial on the lid.Dimensions7.75 x 5.5 in. (19.7 x 14 cm)Label TextAmerican, possibly Steuben Glass Co., Corning, NY, green and yellow glass, blown molded. By the Victorian era, glass became more than just a functional object in the home – it had new decorative uses. The secular use of stained glass in homes and businesses became more widespread and art glass objects became popular. Both European and American makers began to design and produce these works of art in glass. A vibrant community of stained glass artists developed in the region, but few regional factories or studios produced art glass. Many of these objects however inspired less expensive production lines for the mass consumer. The museum has a small collection of American and European art glass, used primarily for the purpose of exploring the larger world of glass in the period and for discussing design antecedents for regionally made products.
Subjects
On View
On view
c. 1830
1835
1825-1850
Late 1700s
1840
c. 1850
1825
1840
1825