Footed Bowl with Cover

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Footed Bowl with Cover

Manufacturer Gillinder and Sons American, 1861-1930

Place of OriginPhiladelphia, Pa.

Dateabout 1876-1886

DimensionsH: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)

MediumClear pressed glass, partly etched with hydrofluoric acid.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Riegel

Object number

1961.42

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Label TextThe 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.