Artist/Maker Bakewell, Page & Bakewell (active 1808 - 1882)

Tumbler with portrait of Dewitt Clinton

ca. 1825

Place madePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

Glass, ceramic

Overall: 3 in. × 3 1/2 in. (7.6 × 8.9 cm)

Gift of Alfred De Witt

1884.4

According to accession records, this tumbler was part of a set presented to Governor De Witt Clinton. The set was later given to the father of the donor (Peter De Witt). The cameo in the base is attributed to Apsley Pelatt of London.

DescriptionColorless blown lead glass tumbler with cut decoration; cylindrical form with four cut bands 5/8" below rim; six alternating plain and fine diamond grid panels; one plain panel engraved with initials "DWC" for De Witt Clinton; fourteen deep panels cut around base; sulphide of De Witt Clinton incrusted in base.

ClassificationsGLASS