This wouldn't be a misinterpretation of "Romer Glass" by any chance would
it? The Corning Museum of glass http://www.cmog.org has a glossary of terms
and lists romer, a german word, as "a drinking vessel with an ovoid mouth, a
cylindrical body, and a conical foot. The body is usually decorated with
prunts." Prunts are "a blob of glass applied to a glass object as
decoration, but also to afford a firm grip in the absence of a handle" Was
there a history of German immigration to the area where the brothel was
located?
John
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From: "Cathy Spude" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 3:13 AM
Subject: "roman glass"


> HISTARCHers:
>
> I recently found the probate inventory of a madam that died in 1912. In
one
> of the bedrooms of one of her two brothels was something called a "roman
> glass." I have reason to believe the bedroom was NOT being used by a
> prostitute, but rather by a cook or other servant.
>
> However, I haven't been able to determine what a "roman glass" was. I
> really don't think she would have left an ancient souvenier in the cook's
> bedroom. Besides, the value was only $1.00, and nothing else she owned was
> very valuable.
>
> Anyone have any clues?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
> Cathy Spude
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