Footed bowl
Unknown Artist
1850–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Dimensions
H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm)
Classification
Bowl
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Accession Number
46.140.3
Art Historical Context
This elegant footed bowl, crafted in pressed glass around 1850–70, exemplifies the ingenuity of American glassmaking during the mid-th century. Standing 4½ inches tall with a generous 9⅜-inch diameter, its sturdy footed base and wide, shallow form made it ideal for serving fruits, candies, or as a decorative table centerpiece in Victorian households. Produced in the United States, it now graces The American Wing at The Museum of Art, thanks to generous 1946 gift Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles. glass revolutionized everyday luxury during America's industrial boom. The technique involved pouring mo...