Hurricane shade
ManufacturerProbably
Amelung Glassworks
(American, 18th Century)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1790
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 20 1/4 in. (51.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Base: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Base: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Inscribed"N Andersen 16/47" near middle "Alson" (?) and large script on other side.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jefferson Patterson
Object number80.204
Not on view
DescriptionHurricane shade of clear glass with a gray tint. Blown cylinder swelling center. Folded bottom rim.Exhibition HistoryMyers House
Keene-Marlboro-Street Glassworks
18th century