Whimsey

scan from file photograph

Public Domain

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Whimsey
Datec. 1850–1900
Probable placeNew Jersey, United States
MediumGlass
Dimensions8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.454
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceNo information available; however, probably acquired by Miss Ima Hogg at American Art Galleries, New York, The Jacob Paxson Temple Collection: Two Hundred Years of Glasswork in America, November 17, 1923, as some of the surrounding records were.

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Whimsey Ladle
Whimsey Ladle
c. 1880–1920
Nonlead glass
B.69.486
scan from file photograph
Whimsey
c. 1850–1900
Glass
B.69.450
scan from file photograph
Chandelier
19th century
Lead glass, soda-lime glass, steel, and mirrored glass
B.58.185
Pitcher
Pitcher
late 19th century–early 20th century
Glass
B.79.127
Chandelier (one of a pair)
Chandelier (one of a pair)
c. 1760
Lead glass
B.58.184.2
Oil Lamp (one of a pair)
Oil Lamp (one of a pair)
c. 1830–1850
Glass, brass, and marble
B.64.25.2
scan from file photograph
Candelabra (one of a pair)
late 18th century
Lead glass and metal
B.78.3.1
Saltcellar
Saltcellar
c. 1815–1845
Lead glass
B.69.505
Set of Six Wine Glasses
Set of Six Wine Glasses
c. 1790–1810
Lead glass
B.2002.23.1-.6
Representative photo (unsure which point # this is).
Set of six Ale Glasses
c. 1810–1820
Lead glass
B.2006.3.1-.6
Mustard Jar with Cover
Mustard Jar with Cover
c. 1825–1850
Glass
B.69.504.A,.B
Cream Pitcher
Cream Pitcher
c. 1800–1825
Glass
B.91.41