Tumbler 1880 - 1888

This clear glass tumbler, created by the New England Glass Company between 1880 and 1888, features a graduated dark-to-light color effect. The tumbler, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the craftsmanship and artistic innovation of 19th-century glassmaking in the United States. The subtle color variation, coupled with the simple yet elegant form, makes it a testament to the beauty found in everyday objects. American glass, New England Glass Company, glassblowing, tumbler, graduated color, 19th-century glassmaking.