Bowl

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Bowl
Datec. 1875–1900
Probable placeNew York, United States
MediumLead glass
Dimensions3 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. diameter (8.3 × 16.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.485
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Pine Room
Exposé

Explore Further

Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionBowls like this were often used to separate cream from milk. The cream would rise to the top; a person would then pour the cream off, probably to churn it into butter.
ProvenanceLouis Guerineau Myers (1874–1932), New York; [McKearin’s Antiques, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1925; given to MFAH, 1969.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Set of 14 Finger Bowls
c. 1900
Lead glass
B.69.206.1-.14
Sugar Bowl with Cover
c. 1820–1850
Lead glass
B.69.487.A,.B
Punch Bowl
c. 1820–1840
Lead glass
B.93.16
Sugar Bowl with Cover
Thomas Cains
c. 1815–1830
Lead glass
B.85.10.A,.B
Sugar Bowl
New England Glass Company
c. 1827–1830
Lead glass
B.2011.11.A,.B
Sugar Bowl
C. Ihmsen & Co.
c. 1850–1860
Lead glass
B.2004.4.A,.B
Finger Bowl
Bakewell, Page & Bakewell
c. 1812–1827
Lead glass
B.2005.19
scan from file photograph
19th century
Lead glass, soda-lime glass, steel, and mirrored glass
B.58.185
Chandelier (one of a pair)
c. 1760
Lead glass
B.58.184.2
scan from file photograph
late 18th century
Lead glass and metal
B.78.3.1
Saltcellar
c. 1815–1845
Lead glass
B.69.505
Set of Six Wine Glasses
c. 1790–1810
Lead glass
B.2002.23.1-.6