Jersey Glass Company
Pitcher

Public Domain

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MakerGlass blank possibly by Jersey Glass Company(American, 1824–1862)American, 1824–1862

EngraverGlass possibly cut by Joseph Stouvenel and Company(American, 1837–1864)American, 1837–1864

CultureAmerican

Titles

Pitcher

Datec. 1850–1860

Decorated inNew York, New York, United States

Possible place where glass was madeJersey City, New Jersey, United States

MediumLead glass

Dimensions9 3/8 × 7 1/2 × 4 in. (23.9 × 19.1 × 10.2 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Baldwin and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Wallingford in honor of David Warren

Object numberB.2004.2

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Kilroy Center

Exposé

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

GLASS

DescriptionThis pitcher of cut-to-clear glass is a remarkable example. It is thought to have been executed by Joseph Stouvenel, a highly skilled glass cutter whose works were exhibited at the New York Exhibition of 1853–54 and published during the period.
Provenance[W. M. Schwind, Jr. Antiques and Fine Art, Yarmouth, Maine]; purchased by MFAH, 2004.
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