id:			144918
accession number:	1970.127.a
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/1970.127.a
updated:		2023-08-23 22:15:52.880000

Box, 1898–1901. Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933), Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company (American, New York, 1892–1902). Favrile glass; diameter: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of William Ellery Greene 1970.127.a

title:				Box
title in original language:	
series:				
series in original language:	
creation date:			1898–1901
creation date earliest:		1898
creation date latest:		1901
current location:		209 Tiffany
creditline:			Gift of William Ellery Greene
copyright:			

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culture:	America, New York, 20th century
technique:	Favrile glass
department:	Decorative Art and Design
collection:	Decorative Arts
type:		Glass
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catalogue raisonne: 

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CREATORS

* Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933)  - designer

* Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company (American, New York, 1892–1902)  - maker

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measurements: Diameter: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)
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support materials:


inscriptions:

	inscription:	on bottom:  129 Louis C. Tiffany Favrile.
	translation:	
	remark:		

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

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LEGACY EXHIBITIONS

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PROVENANCE

	William Ellery Greene [1914-1985], Bronxville, NY, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art
	date: ?–1970
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	The Cleveland Museum of Art
	date: 1970-
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fun fact:
This fanciful dressing table accessory likely contained dusting powder and a feather puff.

digital description:
By 1900 Tiffany had expanded his empire by increasing the firm’s production of “fancy goods,” including inkstands, candlesticks, clocks, small boxes, desk sets, tea screens, and other functional objects. Along with the array of artistic glass designs from his factory in Corona, Queens, works in ceramic, bronze, other metals, and even jewelry abounded. These smaller, more affordable luxury items were designed with as much thought to artistry as the great stained glass windows and lamps through which the firm enjoyed unrivaled success.

wall description:
By 1900 Tiffany had expanded his empire by increasing the firm’s production of “fancy goods,” including inkstands, candlesticks, clocks, small boxes, desk sets, tea screens, and other functional objects. Along with the array of artistic glass designs from his factory in Corona, Queens, works in ceramic, bronze, other metals, and even jewelry abounded. These smaller, more affordable luxury items were designed with as much thought to artistry as the great stained glass windows and lamps through which the firm enjoyed unrivaled success.
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IMAGES

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