Burmese Shade

Mediumglass

Dimensions5 × 5 × 4 1/2 in. (12.7 × 12.7 × 11.4 cm)

Donor credit lineNew Bedford Glass Museum Collection Transfer

Object number1992.100.454

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionMt. Washington Burmese lamp shade with a round base and double rim, one of which is crimped and fluted. Burmese is an unlined opaque ware that blends from a vivid pink to yellow. Unlike peachblow, which varies considerably in color depending on who manufactured it, Burmese glass has the same color across the various makers. Queens Burmese- had local artists decorate the larger Burmese wares, and some smaller wares were enameled. Decorating was done with gold and raised enamel, making the wares appear to be porcelain. On December 15, 1885, Mount Washington was granted a patent for Burmese glass, although it is believed that this glass was already in production for several years before that date.

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