Wine glass c. 1920

This delicate wine glass was crafted anonymously, its creation shrouded in the mists of time. Its ethereal beauty provides a glimpse into the lives of those who once raised a glass in celebration, or perhaps in somber reflection. Consider for a moment, the hands that shaped this glass, and the lips that touched its rim. The glass invites us to consider the complex relationship between luxury, labor, and anonymity. Whose stories are absent when the maker is unknown? What histories have been lost, or perhaps intentionally erased? Did the creators have the privilege of enjoying the wine, or were they excluded from the feasts for which they produced the glasses? The beauty of the glass belies the silence surrounding its origins, prompting us to consider not only the artistry of the object itself, but also the politics of visibility and erasure that shape our understanding of history.