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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Cocktail Glass
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Cocktail Glass

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican?
Date1930s
MediumGlass | Lead glass | Acid-etched glass | Gilt
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Paul and Irene Hollister
Object number93.50.3
Not on view
DescriptionThis is one of a set of four matching cocktail glasses in the Art Deco style. Possibly American, 1930s. Mechanically blown colorless lead formula glass conical bowl with applied (uranium oxide) amber foot, the side with an acid-etched and gilded rooster within an oval. Four delicately embroidered cocktail napkins came with the set of glasses.