Cut glass pitcher and glasses

Description:	At once useful and beautiful, glass has been a popular storage vessel for many cultures since 1500 B.C.. During the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the United States celebrated its 100th birthday. Many Americans saw rich cut glass or brilliant cut glass for the first time. Experienced glass makers used a v-shaped grinding wheel to cut intricate patterns in this pitcher and glass set. Because the glass is cut at an angle, the glass acts like a prism bending light into a rainbow as it passes through the glass. A set like this one was used for special occasions instead of everyday dining.
Source:	http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1472
Collection:	The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Rights:	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/;
Copyright:	Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0);
Subjects:	Pitchers Glassware Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc.

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