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Beer Mug

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

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Object Details

Artist
William Bernstein, born Newark, NJ 1945
Luce Center Label
William Bernstein created goblets and sculptural pieces early in his career that were inspired by the simple design and practicality of colonial American glass. He made these two mugs just a few years after his graduation from the Philadelphia College of Art, in Pennsylvania. Bernstein added blue ribbons of color to the clear molten glass, which mimic the playful zigzag pattern of the mugs' handles. This set was featured in the Renwick Gallery's 1975–76 exhibition Craft Multiples, which highlighted the work of production craftsmen.
Luce Object Quote
"I am drawn to the material of glass for the sensuous softness of hot glass, its speed and grace, and to the sheer joy of glassworking." Artist's statement
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
1975/original design 1972
Object number
1975.144.2
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Decorative Arts-Glass
Crafts
Medium
glass
Dimensions
8 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. (20.5 x 11.8 cm) diam.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Renwick Gallery
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 53A
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Record ID
saam_1975.144.2
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7c3422eda-7c34-4683-8349-e22f42431dab

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