Hat
1865–1921
Medium
Free-blown green glass
Dimensions
H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Classification
Figure
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Katheryn Hait Dorflinger Manchee, 1974
Accession Number
1974.364.1
Art Historical Context
This striking green glass hat, crafted by the renowned Dorflinger Glass Works between 1865 and 1921, showcases the artistry of American glassmaking during a period of industrial innovation and refined craftsmanship. Standing just over six inches tall, the piece was created using the free-blown technique, where skilled artisans shaped molten glass entirely by hand without the use of molds. The result is a whimsical yet elegant object that transforms an everyday item into a delicate work of art. Dorflinger Glass Works, based in Pennsylvania, earned a reputation for producing exceptional tablewa...