Footed Bowl with Cover
Manufacturer: Gillinder and Sons (American, 1861-1930)
Date: about 1876-1886
Dimensions:
H: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)
Medium: Clear pressed glass, partly etched with hydrofluoric acid.
Place of Origin: Philadelphia, Pa.
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Riegel
Object number: 1961.42
Label Text:The use of hydrofluoric acid to etch a matte finish on glass began about 1870 and continued to be popular for the rest of the century. This Pioneer—or so-called “Westward-ho!”—pattern showcasing the wilderness and the Native Americans encountered by early pioneers was introduced by Gillinder at the time of the Centennial of the United States and was one of the most popular acid-etched patterns.
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