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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 [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=flint | + | 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. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: Pressed Glass. | + | * ''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 |
| − | * | + | * 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 |
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Revision as of 06:35, 24 July 2013
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.)
Additional Images
MFA Acc. #: 66.1090
Authority
- 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
- 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