Designer
Walter Dorwin Teague (American, 1883–1960)American, 1883–1960
Designer
Edwin W. Fuerst (American, 1903–1988)American, 1903–1988
ManufacturerManufactured by
Libbey Glass Company (American, active 1888–1936)American, active 1888–1936
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Sherry Glass, Model 4989
- from the "Embassy 4900" pattern
DateDesigned 1939, manufactured 1939–1942
PlaceUnited States
MediumGlass
Dimensions7 1/2 high × 2 11/16 inches diameter (19.1 high × 6.8 cm diameter)
Credit LineGift of an anonymous donor in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Susman
Object number98.649
Not on view
Explore Further
Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryDesigned originally for the State Dining room in the Federal building of the 1939 New York World's Fair, the embasy pattern was put into production by Libbey as part of the American Modern line.
EXCOLLECTION: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Susman. It was given to them as a wedding present in 1944. Mr. and Mrs. Susman are the parents of the don or.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
The glass is marked: "Libbey" in a circle on the underside, center.
Cataloguing data may change with further research.
If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.
Walter Dorwin Teague
Designed 1930, manufactured 1930–1933
Leather, metal, and glass
2002.171
Walter Dorwin Teague
Designed 1930, manufactured 1930-1933
Leather, metal, and glass
2002.172
Walter Dorwin Teague
Designed 1930, manufactured 1930–1933
Leather, metal, and glass
2002.173
Walter Dorwin Teague
Designed 1930, manufactured 1930–1933
Leather, metal, and glass
2002.174
Walter Dorwin Teague
Designed 1939, made 1939–1941
Bakelite, aluminum, cellulose film, and bulb
2007.468
Walter Dorwin Teague
Designed 1934, manufactured 1934–1941
Bakelite, metal, and glass
2002.175
Walter Dorwin Teague
Designed 1939, manufactured 1939–1954
Bakelite, leather, metal, and glass
2002.176
