Beaker
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1840-1860
MediumBlown and cut colorless non-lead glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 5 1/4 x 4in. (13.3 x 10.2cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineBequest of George Dudley Seymour
Object number1945.1.1179
DescriptionBlown and cut colorless non-lead glass beaker. The beaker is made of two parts. The top part has a flat cut and polished rim, and it is ten-sided; each side has a raised oval with a raised pattern of diamonds in the center. The sides taper slightly, and five lines circle the bottom sides. Finally, this top portion of the beaker has a flat bottom surface. The lower, hollow portion of the beaker, comprising about one third of the beaker's total height, is tapered as well. It is cut with a pattern of incised vertical lines that create a sharp peak between each incised line. There is a ring of light scratches and wear to the bottom edge of this portion of the beaker.
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