Decanter
1820–35
Medium
Blown and cut glass
Dimensions
H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
Classification
Decanter
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Paul Peralta-Ramos Gift, 1974
Accession Number
1974.145a, b
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of early 19th-century Americanmaking with this graceful *Decanter* crafted by Bakewell, Page Bakewell around 1820–35. Produced by the renowned Pittsburgh glasshouse founded by Benjamin Bakewell, this piece exemplifies the firm's leadership in luxury tableware during a time when American artisans vied with European imports. Standing at 10 1/4 inches (26 cm) tall, its slender form was designed for serving fine wines or spirits, reflecting the refined tastes of the growing American middle and upper classes. The decanter's medium—blown and cut glass—highlights masterfu...