Vase by Unidentified

Medium

Decorative Arts-Glass

Classification

Decorative Arts-Glass

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly

Accession Number

1929.8.174.27

Art Historical Context

This elegant glass vase, part of the Smithsonian American Museum's Decorative Arts-Glass collection, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of anonymous artisans whose works continue to captivate today. Donated as a gift from John Gellatly—a prominent 20th-century collector American and European decorative objects—the vase highlights the museum's commitment to preserving everyday artistry that elevated home interiors. Glass as a medium in decorative arts allowed for stunning transparency, color play, and intricate shaping through techniques like blowing and cutting, transforming functional ves...

About the Artist

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