Glassware

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a clear, cylindrical glass chimney with a slightly flared top and a rounded base, which is typically used as a protective cover or enclosure for lighting fixtures, such as oil lamps or candles, to shield the flame from wind while allowing the light to disperse effectively; it is placed on a light-colored textured surface, with a dark background enhancing its transparency and reflective qualities, while the minimalistic composition draws attention to the clean lines and smooth, symmetrical curves of the glass structure, emphasizing its functionality and aesthetic appeal, as well as the way it interacts with ambient light to create subtle reflections and highlights, showcasing craftsmanship in glassblowing, with the overall impression being one of elegance combined with practicality, making it a vital component in traditional and vintage illumination devices, serving both decorative and utilitarian purposes by enhancing the ambiance in various indoor and outdoor settings.

The image depicts a clear, cylindrical glass chimney with a slightly flared top and a rounded base, which is typically used as a protective cover or enclosure for lighting fixtures, such as oil lamps or candles, to shield the flame from wind while allowing the light to disperse effectively; it is placed on a light-colored textured surface, with a dark background enhancing its transparency and reflective qualities, while the minimalistic composition draws attention to the clean lines and smooth, symmetrical curves of the glass structure, emphasizing its functionality and aesthetic appeal, as well as the way it interacts with ambient light to create subtle reflections and highlights, showcasing craftsmanship in glassblowing, with the overall impression being one of elegance combined with practicality, making it a vital component in traditional and vintage illumination devices, serving both decorative and utilitarian purposes by enhancing the ambiance in various indoor and outdoor settings.

Name/Title

Glassware

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.543

Description

Cut glass punch bowl and cups/with cut glass accessories Includes: glass lanterns.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

GLASSWARE

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 19, 2013