Tumbler
ca. 1883–88
Medium
Blown glass
Dimensions
H. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm); Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Classification
Tumbler
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Accession Number
46.140.532
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art this elegant *Tumbler* from the New England Glass Companyca. 1883–88) exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of late 19th-century Americanmaking. Standing just 4 3/16 inches tall with a 2 1/4-inch diameter, this blown glass was designed for everyday use—perfect for a refreshing drink—yet reflects the era's blend of functionality and subtle luxury. Gifted to the Met in 1946 by Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, captures the industrial innovation of post-Civil War America, when companies like New England Glass, based in Cambridge, Massachuset...
About the Artist
New England Glass Company · 1818–1888
**The New England Glass Company: Pioneers of American Flint Glass** The New England Glass Company was established on February 16, 1818, in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, by a quartet of prominent local businessmen: Amos Binney, Edmund Munroe, Daniel Hastings, and Deming Jarves. Jarves, drawing on his dry goods background and talent for recruiting Europe's finest cutters, served as operational man...