Tvatt-Wasche
Manufacturer
Kosta Glasbruk
Designer
Vicke E. Lindstrand
(Swedish, 1904-1983)
CultureSwedish
Dateca. 1951
MediumBlown glass | Lead glass
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
InscribedMark on polished pontil: engraved in diamond point "LG 129"; acid-stamped "LIND-/STRAND/KOSTA" within a square box.
Credit LineGift in memory of Alice Straus Oberndorfer from her children and grandchildren
Object number89.93
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 119, Case 59
Label TextKosta Galsbruk, Sweden Designed by Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) Tvatt-wasche ("Hanging the Wash" Vase), Ca. 1951 Blown glass; engraved Mark engraved in diamond point on bottom: L G 129 Acid-stamped within a square: LIND-/ Strand/ Kosta Gift in memory of Alice Straus Oberndorfer from her children and grandchildren 89.93 Vicke Lindstrand, who had enjoyed a distinguised career as a designer for Orrefors, became Kosta's senior designer in 1950 and remained at that factory until 1973. Added by:AGMExhibition History"Treasures for the Community: The Chrysler Collects, 1989-1996," October 25, 1996 - March 2, 1997 Published ReferencesHald & Ricke, GLAS IN SCHWEDEN: 1915-1960, ill, p. 212, no. 357. Arwas, GLASS ART NOUVEAU TO ART DECO, pp. 178, 251, for information on designer.
