Jelly glass, from Dessert Stand (Jelly Tree)

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Jelly glass, from Dessert Stand (Jelly Tree)

Place of OriginEngland

Dateabout 1725

DimensionsH: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

MediumColorless lead glass; blown, mold-blown, applied, tooled.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LinePurchased with funds given by George Schlosser in memory of Rebecca Hedler

Object number

2009.303

On View

Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion (2444 Monroe Street), Glass Pavilion Gallery, 4

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Label TextDuring the 18th century, a formal English luncheon table or evening dinner would have included an elegant dessert presentation known as a jelly tree. Stacked salvers displayed glasses filled with colorful jellies, sweetmeats, and syllabub, a rich dessert made with frothy sweetened cream curdled with lemon juice, wine or brandy (see illustration). Jelly trees were usually not acquired as matching sets: components were added or replaced over time.