Photo Gallery Thursday " Gorgeous Glass at the Met"

These beautiful pieces were found walking around the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I am so in love with this type of work, the colors just make me smile. How great would these be in your home? 

The little red one :

Lamp

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company  (1825–1888)

Date:

1850–67

Geography:

New England, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States

Culture:

American

Medium:

Blown and cut glass

Dimensions:

H. 19 in. (48.3 cm)

Classification:

Glass

Credit Line:

Funds from various donors, 1967

Accession Number:

67.7.23

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 705

the blue one: 

Lamp

Possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Company  (1825–1888)

Artist:

Possibly New England Glass Company (1818–1888)

Date:

1850–60

Geography:

New England, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States; New England, East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Culture:

American

Medium:

Blown and cut glass, marble, brass

Dimensions:

H. 20 in. (50.8 cm)

Classification:

Glass

Credit Line:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, 1983

Accession Number:

1983.534

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 705

the clear one: 

Lamp

Date:

1843–55

Geography:

United States; New England, Massachusetts, United States

Culture:

American

Medium:

Blown, cut, and engraved glass; marble

Dimensions:

H. 39 1/2 in. (100.3 cm)

Classification:

Glass

Credit Line:

Purchase, Lenox, Incorporated Gift, 1978

Accession Number:

1978.141

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 705

The Met has a good amount of their collections online, and I was thrilled to be able to find the information on these gorgeous works of art for you. When in New York City, do find the time to stop by the Met and see what they have on display. You will never be disappointed. 

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