Condiment Bottle
ca. 1870
Medium
glasswares
Classification
glasswares
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
1993-47-4-a,b
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
### Condiment Bottle, ca. 1870 Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, this unassuming *Condiment Bottle* from around 1870 exemplifies the elegance of 19th-century American glass. Crafted by an unknown artisan, it was acquired through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund, highlighting its value in the museum's Smithsonian Collection. As a functional object classified under glasswares, it served a practical purpose—likely holding sauces, oils, or spices at the dining table—while showcasing the era's growing appreciation for decorative household items. In the pos...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...