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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Pressed Glass Sweet Bowl on a Stand

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The Taylor Cabinet

Overview

Orange pressed glass sweet bowl with ruffled edges and a clear foot. The plate section features a rope pattern.

Historical information

Pressed glass (or pattern glass) is a form of glass made by pressing molten glass into a mold using a plunger. Although hand pressed glass has existed for over 1,000 years, the use of a machine for pressing was first patented by Pittsburgh glass man John P. Bakewell in 1825 to make knobs for furniture. The invention of this device quickly led to the mass production of glassware and greatly reduced its cost.

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cwa-org-124-2020.24

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Material

Width

21 cm

Depth

12 cm

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Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

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CABINET 1.6.1 The Taylor Cabinet

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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Pressed Glass Sweet Bowl on a clear glass stand

Pressed Glass Sweet Bowl on a clear glass stand

The twisted rope pattern on the pressed glass plate

The twisted rope pattern on the pressed glass plate

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