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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
An inexpensive glassware prepared by pressing molten glass into a mold with a plunger. Pressed glass became popular in the 19th century after the development of a glass-pressing machine in 1825 by John P. Bakewell led to mass production. Until the mid 1860s, most pressed glass was made from high-quality [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=flint%20glass flint glass]; after that point, less expensive [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=soda%20glass soda glass] was used.
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An inexpensive glassware prepared by pressing molten glass into a mold with a plunger. Pressed glass became popular in the 19th century after the development of a glass-pressing machine in 1825 by John P. Bakewell led to mass production. Until the mid 1860s, most pressed glass was made from high-quality [[flint%20glass|flint glass]]; after that point, less expensive [[soda%20glass|soda glass]] was used.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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File:66.1090-SC41993.jpg|'''MFA Acc. #:''' 66.1090
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File:Salt dish-SC42566.jpg|Salt dish <br>MFA# 65.609
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File:66.1090-SC41993.jpg|Cup Plate <br>MFA# 66.1090
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File:Oil lamp-SC41837.jpg|Whale oil lamp<br>MFA# 1978.747
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File:Yellow glass-SC41918 (1).jpg|Canary yellow candlestick<br>MFA# 1982.641
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File:Glass decanter-SC42261.jpg|Glass decanter<br>MFA# 1978.1252
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File:Pressed glass-SC41903.jpg|Sauce dish<br>MFA# 1979.713
 
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: Pressed Glass. Accessed April 29, 2004.
 
 
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: Pressed Glass. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved April 29, 2004, from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.
 
  
 
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937
 
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937

Latest revision as of 14:28, 25 August 2020

Glass compote
MFA Acc. # 1994.34

Description

An inexpensive glassware prepared by pressing molten glass into a mold with a plunger. Pressed glass became popular in the 19th century after the development of a glass-pressing machine in 1825 by John P. Bakewell led to mass production. Until the mid 1860s, most pressed glass was made from high-quality Flint glass; after that point, less expensive Soda glass was used.

Synonyms and Related Terms

geperst glas (Ned.); vidro prensado (Port.)

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Resources and Citations

  • Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985