American Art Compote Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central Americac. 1830 Probably made by Bakewell and Company, Pittsburgh, 1808 - 1882 Lead glass, called flint glass (colorless) * Gallery 114, American Art, first floor, Case 13, Compotes 1929-85-6a Gift of Mrs. Theron I. Crane, 1929 |
LabelThe first lead glass manufactured in the United States was made by Bakewells and Company.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
