Punch Bowl
Datec. 1850
MediumCranberry glass with white overlay cut to red and gold gilding
Dimensions7 × 14 3/4 inches (17.8 × 37.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Elfrida Barrow Moore, Laura Barrow McIntosh and Craig Barrow III in honor of their mother Laura Bell Barrow.
Object number2003.11
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextPunch became a popular festive drink in the 1700s, mostly containing an alcoholic base of brandy or rum, with a mixture of lemon, lime, juice, or other spices. The punch bowl would have served as a visual and cultural centerpiece for many social gatherings, especially among the upper class, as an imported glass vessel such as this one likely indicates a marker of wealth due to the low production of glass in the U.S. until the mid-19th century.
