Wine glass with two children making a bust of William V 1794

This 1794 etched glass wine glass, created by an anonymous artist, depicts a scene of two children, one holding a tool, fashioning a bust of William V. The scene is etched on the glass, using a technique of cutting into the surface, and is placed on the bowl of the glass. The stem of the glass is cut with a spiraling design. This small, yet detailed, artwork showcases the artistic traditions of glassmaking during the late 18th century, and provides a glimpse into the cultural portraiture of William V.