Norman Bel Geddes (American, 1893–1958). <em>Cocktail Glass, One of Eight</em>, 1937. Chrome-plated metal, 4 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (11 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 83.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 83.108.5-.14_view3_bw_SL3.jpg)

Norman Bel Geddes (American, 1893–1958). Cocktail Glass, One of Eight, 1937. Chrome-plated metal, 4 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (11 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 83.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 83.108.5-.14_view3_bw_SL3.jpg)

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Cocktail Glass, One of Eight

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Decorative Art, 20th-Century Decorative Arts, 4th Floor

From 1920 to 1933, Prohibition, the United States government's vain attempt to ban alcoholic manufacturing and consumption, forced American to drink at home. This restriction led to a new social event, the cocktail party, and is accessories, the cocktail table and the cocktail shaker. This sleek cocktail set was made of a then-new material, chrome-plated metal, and the modern American icon, the skyscraper, inspired its design.

DESIGNER Norman Bel Geddes, American, 1893–1958

MANUFACTURER Revere Copper and Brass Company, founded 1928

MEDIUM Chrome-plated metal

Place Manufactured: Rome, New York, United States

DATES 1937

DIMENSIONS 4 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (11 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS no marks

SIGNATURE no signature

INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 83.108.6

CREDIT LINE Gift of Paul F. Walter

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Cocktail Glass, chrome-plated metal. Stem glass made from three separate metal parts: round, flat base into the middle of which is inserted a thin cylindrical shaft which carries a short cylindrical ribbed bowl. Condition: Numerous surface scratches, some pitting and scuffs.

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MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Decorative Art, 20th-Century Decorative Arts, 4th Floor

CAPTION Norman Bel Geddes (American, 1893–1958). Cocktail Glass, One of Eight, 1937. Chrome-plated metal, 4 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (11 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 83.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 83.108.5-.14_view3_bw_SL3.jpg)

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