Shade
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureEnglish
Datelate 19th century
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
InscribedHalf-inch cylinder collar marked "REG D/EJSW"
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5637
Not on view
DescriptionShade for a wall bracket gas light. Mold blown flint glass in light yellow shading to opalescent on neck and ruby at rim. Flaring crimped rim, cylinder neck, repeating leaf motif on belly, edge ground.Published ReferencesDavid Gledhill, GAS LIGHTING, see p. 8 and 23 for illustration of parallel examples in use.
ca. 1850
