Claret Glass 1860 - 1870

"Claret Glass" is a piece of pressed glass crafted by McKee and Brothers, a prominent glassmaking firm, in the late 19th century. The glass features a distinctive pattern of raised, round "bubbles" covering the majority of the body. The elegant, stemmed design, with a rounded base, exemplifies the popular style of drinking vessels from this era. Currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this glass represents the skilled craftsmanship and technological advancements of American glassblowing during the mid-to-late 19th century.