Cordial glasses (3) 18th century

This 18th-century cordial glass is one of three created by the American glassblower Henry William Stiegel. The piece, which is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is characteristic of Stiegel's work: delicate, clear glass with a slight greenish tint and a simple, elegant design. Stiegel, a German immigrant, established a glassmaking enterprise in Pennsylvania that quickly gained popularity for its high quality and stylish designs, making him a key figure in early American glassmaking.