Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2017.

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)

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.