Jar and lid
ca. 1810
Classification
glasswares
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren
Accession Number
1986-61-153-a,b
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This elegant jar and lid, dating to around 1810, exemplifies 19th-century American glassware from the Smithsonian Art Museum's collection.ed during the young nation's post-Revolutionary era, such vessels were essential household items, blending utility with subtle artistry. Though the artist and exact medium details remain under research, its classification as glassware highlights the burgeoning American glassmaking tradition, where artisans drew from European influences while adapting to local materials and markets. Glass objects like this jar often served practical purposes—storing spices, ...
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...