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

Tumbler

Manufacturer Unknown

Dateca. 1800-1825

MediumEngraved glass

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6729

Terms

Europe
Figures
Landscape
Plants
Colorless

On View

On view

DescriptionTumbler of clear glass. Cylindrical slightly tapering shape. Cut and engraved with a figure of a boy holding a bird in a basket in a rural landscape. With a farmhouse and hoop leaning against a tree. Engraved geometric floral band at rim and at the bottom bands of facet cuts. Small diamond points and panel with ribbed cut bottom. Transition from Empire to Biedermeier style.