Footed Glass
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Footed Glass, ca. 19th century. Glass, 2 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (7.3 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Hattie Forgang, 1998.92.7. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1998.92.7_bw.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Footed Glass
Date
ca. 19th century
Medium
Glass
Classification
Dimensions
2 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (7.3 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm)
Signatures
not signed
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
no marks
Credit Line
Gift of Hattie Forgang
Accession Number
1998.92.7
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
Why is the glassware red?
It was fashionable. This was known as "cranberry glass," and was very popular especially in 19th century England. Gold added to the glass gives it this red color. The plaid flooring and upholstery in this room are also meant to mimic the decor of Queen Victoria in England.
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