Mixing glass
ca. 1785–1800
Medium
glasswares
Classification
glasswares
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren
Accession Number
1986-61-202
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the early American republic with *Mixing Glass*, a fine example of glassware crafted around 1785–1800. This functional yet elegant vessel, part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, exemplifies the artistry of anonymous glassmakers during a time when the young United States was fostering its own traditions of craftsmanship. Donated through the bequest of collector Walter Phelps Warren, it highlights the everyday beauty of household and tavern objects. Produced during the post-Revolutionary era, the piece reflects the burgeoning glass industry in America, centered in h...
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...