Bowl

Date 1871-1899

Mediumglass

Donor credit lineNew Bedford Glass Museum Collection Transfer

Object number1992.100.75

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionOpaque white, mold blown bowl with painted enamel words, "Seasons Greetings" in goldl with pink and blue flower decoration. Alfred and Harry Smith came to Mount Washington in 1871 from the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company to establish the decorating department at Mount Washington. In 1874, they bought the decorating department and leased the space in the Mount Washington factory. In 1885, they opened their own decorating shop at 28 William Street in New Bedford. They continued to purchase most of their blank wares from Mount Washington, and operated until 1899.

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