Wine glass
Medium
blown and cut glass
Dimensions
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Diam . 2 7/8 (7.3 cm)
Classification
Wine glass
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Solomon Grossman, 2012
Accession Number
2012.514.7
Art Historical Context
This elegant wine glass, crafted by the Jersey Glass Company George Dummer between 1824 and 1835, exemplifies early American glassmaking prowess. Standing just under 5 inches tall with a 2⅞-inch diameter, it was produced using the blown and cut glass technique—a labor-intensive process where molten glass is blown into shape and then meticulously cut with wheels to create intricate patterns, facets, and sparkle. This method, popular in the early 19th century, everyday tableware into objects of luxury and refinement. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, the glass reflects a...