Pressed Glass Mug
Credit LineGift of Mrs. M. C. Keam, 1993.
Object number1993.083.001
Label TextPressed glass was first patented in 1825 by John P. Bakewell. It is formed by pressing molten glass into a mould with a plunger. It became an inexpensive way to mass-produce patterned glassware. Most pressed glass does not have a maker's mark, as North American companies often shared moulds, making it difficult to identify manufactures. Some companies developed unique patterns, which can be used to determine maker. In Canada, there were four main manufactures: Burlington Glass Company, Nova Scotia Glass Company, Jefferson Glass Company Limited, and Dominion Glass Company.
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