Glass 1750 - 1780

This glass vase, whose maker is unknown, invites reflection on the hidden histories embedded in everyday objects. Without a known artist, its story shifts from individual expression to collective experience. Consider the act of drinking from such a vessel; the glass touches your lips, becoming an intimate, sensual experience. The transparency of the glass belies the complex labor and resources required to produce it. These objects, often associated with domesticity and femininity, were historically produced within specific socio-economic structures. Who had access to these items, and whose labor made them possible? Its delicate, multifaceted design reflects light and invites touch, yet its fragility reminds us of the precariousness of beauty and the labor it represents. By contemplating this anonymously crafted glass, we come to see beyond its surface, recognizing the multitude of untold stories it holds.