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

Tumbler

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1825-1840

MediumBlown glass | Cut glass | Flint

DimensionsOverall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Keller

Object number88.98

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 18

DescriptionBlown, cut and engraved colorless flint with slightly flared base and rim. Upper portion engraved in checkerboard pattern consisting of four rows of eight matte squares alternating with eight clear squares (each containing an eight-pointed star)--border of small vertical lines above and below checkerboard. Base cut with 33 finger flutes and bottom ground and polished concave.