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Sherry glass from the Embassy service

Designed by: Edwin W. Fuerst (American, 1903–1988)
Designed by: Walter Dorwin Teague (American, 1883–1960)
Manufactured by: Libbey Glass Company (founded in 1888)
1938

Medium/Technique Low lead glass
Dimensions 18.73 x 5.08 cm (7 3/8 x 2 in.)
Credit Line The John Axelrod Collection
Accession Number1999.255.7
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass

Catalogue Raisonné deco
DescriptionOne of a set of seven drinking glasses, each of which has a flat stem that is in the form of a rectangle, if seen in section. The two flat sides of each stem are impressed with a vertical fluted pattern. Each drinking glass has a cicular base, while each bowl varies insize and shape according to its intended use.
ProvenancePurchased by the donor from The House That Jack Built, New York City (?), December 1978.