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Fly Catcher

Fly Catcher

Object NameFly Catcher

Date1850-1899

MediumNon-flint clear pressed glass, cork

Dimensions6 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (15.2 × 8.9 × 8.9 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass

Credit LineGift of Kay Beckett. In the Iowa Quester Glass Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object numberUM2009.200

Status

Not on view

Collections

CultureAmerican

Label TextThe time-honored way these work is that the wasp (or hornet, yellowjacket, or fly) is enticed by any sweet liquid to fly up into the jar through the hole in the base. Once inside, the bug will invariably drown. When full, you simply pull out the top stopper and empty the Trap.

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