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Wine glass by Jersey Glass Company of George Dummer
Artist
Jersey Glass Company of George Dummer
Date
ca. 1824–40
Medium
Blown and cut glass
Dimensions
H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Gallery
704
Location
704
Credit
Gift of Berry B. Tracy, 1972

Description

Overview Wine glass Manufacturer Probably manufactured by Jersey Glass Company of George Dummer American ca. 1824–40 On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 704 The Jersey Glass Company exhibited at the Franklin Institute in 1836 and was awarded a silver medal for its exceptional “fluted decanters” of cut glass. The superior quality of the distinctive green glass and the precision of the panel and star cutting are evident in this service.