Hurricane shade
Manufacturer
Unknown
ManufacturerPossibly
Amelung Glassworks
(American, 18th Century)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1790
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 21 1/4 in. (54 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Base: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Base: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mark A. Clark
Object number83.90
Not on view
DescriptionHurricane shade of blown colorless glass with a gray tint. Swells at the center. Heavy, wide bottom rim fold, lead formula.Exhibition HistoryMyers House
18th century
1775-1800