Object Details
- Description
- Eyecups or eye baths were made from a variety of materials including silver, glass and aluminum. Silver eyecups were used as early as the 16th century. However, it was not until the 18th century when more common materials such as ceramics and glass made them popular and accessible to the general public. Eyecups are used to clean the eyes with a medicated solution or plain water. This oval eyecup is ceramic and the rim conforms to the eye. It has a tapered pedestal which flares out into the foot. It has a white glazed background with blue and pink flowers.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 18th century
- Credit Line
- Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Physical Description
- ceramic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 5.5 cm x 5 cm x 3.3 cm; 2 5/32 in x 1 31/32 in x 1 5/16 in
- overall: 2 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 5.3975 cm x 4.7625 cm x 3.175 cm
- Object Name
- eyecup
