Pitcher

Name/Title

Pitcher

Entry/Object ID

4854

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Caplan, Philadephia

Notes

Date: 1981 Credit Line: Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Caplan Means of Accession: gift

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

H, L, W: 4 1/8x3 3/4x3 1/4 in

Height

4-1/8 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

3-3/4 in

Material

Pressed glass, ruby glass

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

A tumbler is a drinking glass with straight sides and no handle or stem, usually made from a glass or crystal. Tumblers signified a wealthier market, since great attention was paid both to design and detail, thus requiring more labor, which was costly. People who had tumblers usually had the full set, which included an ice container as well, and put them on display for guests to view. This tumbler symbolizes the cohesion between utility and beauty.