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Title |
Dessert Glass, c. 1920-1925 |
Object Name |
Glass, Dessert |
Description |
Dessert Glass, c. 1920-1925. Clear glass has a round bottom, ribbed sides and is flared at the top. At point where sides begin to flare are two rows of three etched lines; the top row is looped and the bottom row is zigzagged. Etched toward the top of the side is an emblem depicting an ark (boat) at sea with the word "NOAH'S" above it. Used at Noah's Ark Restaurant which opened in San Mateo in 1923. |
Date |
c. 1920-1925 |
Creator |
Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, RI |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
1971.213.008 |
Dimensions |
H-5.25 W-3 D-3 inches |
Collection |
3D - Food Service Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"NOAH'S" (stamped at top of shield-shaped Noah's Ark logo which depicts an ark at sea) |
Provenance |
From Noah's Ark Restaurant in San Mateo. |
Notes |
Used at Noah's Ark Restaurant which opened in San Mateo in 1925. [https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/good-eating-recalls-local-mainstay-noah-s-ark/article_d73c2509-c194-5d23-9776-883cd9e9c7b6.html 01/19/2018] Appears to have been used in conjunction with silver stand 1971.213.005. Most likely made by Gorham, as the related stand is a Gorham product, but not completely positive. |
Search Terms |
Glass Glass Dishes Glasses Glassware Noah's Ark Restaurant, San Mateo Restaurants San Mateo Table Ware Williams, Noah |
Subjects |
Dishes Eating & drinking Glasses Glassware Restaurants Tableware |
People |
Williams, Noah |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Les Williams |