Artist/Maker
Whitney Brothers Glass Works
(active 1838–1918)
Vase
1837-1850
Place madeGlassboro, New Jersey, United States, North America
Glass
Overall: 9 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 23.5 x 14.6 cm )
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
1937.1008a
According to the accession records, this vase was blown by Michael Zimmerman at the Whitney Glass Works, circa 1820. However, the Whitney Glass Works was not opened until 1837. The vase descended in the Zimmerman family.
DescriptionBlue blown lead glass vase; tapered form with flat base with pontil mark.ClassificationsGLASS
