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Glass, "Embassy Pattern", Model No. 4900

Walter Dorwin Teague; Edwin W. Fuerst

Caption

Walter Dorwin Teague (American, 1883–1960); Edwin W. Fuerst (American, 1903–1988). Glass, "Embassy Pattern", Model No. 4900, patented January 23, 1940. Glass, 7 7/16 x 2 in. (18.9 x 5.1 cm) Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of John C. Waddell, 2008.58.10.

Title

Glass, "Embassy Pattern", Model No. 4900

Date

patented January 23, 1940

Geography

Place manufactured: Toledo, Ohio, United States

Medium

Glass

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

7 7/16 x 2 in. (18.9 x 5.1 cm) Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

Markings

Acid-etched on underside of base, in italics, within a circle: "Libby"

Credit Line

Gift of John C. Waddell

Accession Number

2008.58.10

Frequent Art Questions

  • Can you tell me more about these glasses?

    These glass drinking vessels were designed by Walter Dorwin Teague and patented in 1940. The design for this set is called the "Embassy Pattern". At this time, it was common for designers to be commissioned by multiple industries to create household goods in the most modern styles

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Artists and makers

Walter Dorwin Teague

47 works in the collection

Edwin W. Fuerst

9 works in the collection

Libbey Glass Company

32 works in the collection