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U.S. Glass Co. No. 15101 Comet (AKA: Buzz Star, Whirligig)
U.S. Glass Co. No. 15101 Comet (AKA: Buzz Star, Whirligig)
U.S. Glass Co. No. 15101 Comet (AKA: Buzz Star, Whirligig)

U.S. Glass Co. No. 15101 Comet (AKA: Buzz Star, Whirligig)

Manufacturer (American (Pittsburgh, PA), 1891 - 1962)
DateAfter 1907
MediumNon-flint clear glass.
DimensionsOther (Spoon Holder): 5.7 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.) Other (Covered Sugar): 8.6 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm (3 3/8 x 3 x 2 1/4 in.) Other (Creamer (Pitcher)): 5.7 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm (2 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. Other (Covered Butter Base): 3.8 x 9.5 cm (1 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.) Other (Covered Butter Top): 5.7 x 7 cm (2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.) Other (Sugar Lid): 3.8 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm (1 1/2 x 2 x 2 in.)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ann Walters for the Iowa Quester Glass Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2008.46a-f
Status
Not on view
CultureAmerican
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum
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