Pomona glass was patented by Joseph Locke at the New England Glass Co. in 1885 in the "first grind" process and he developed the "second grind" process a year later in 1886 as a less expensive method of producing this popular glass. About the same time an unknown Midwestern glass company created glass very similar to the Pomona glass being made by the New England Glass Co. but it had a smooth, frosted surface which lacked the texture of the glass patented by Locke.

This lovely "Midwestern Pomona" footed rose bowl has a rounded body, inverted coin dot pattern and six flowing scallops around the top. The top portion is decorated with alternating vertical clear and frosted stripes This clear and frosted technique without stain was another unique twist with a few Midwestern Pomona creations. The base has a nicely polished pontil. The rose bowl measures 3" in height and 4 across. There are no cracks or repairs; two of the feet have a chip, not easily detected.