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Stem Glass (One of Eight)

about 1860–70
Object Place: So. Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Pressed glass
Dimensions 17.14 x 8.89 x 8.89 cm (6 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Ashton Sanborn in memory of Ashton Sanborn
Accession Number1974.213
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass

DescriptionColorless glass with flat circular foot, a tall stem with six facets and knob in center, and a tall bowl. The pattern consists of a bull's eyes and tapering diamond point panels. It was called "Union" when it was first produced in the 1860's.