New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Basket

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

Dateca. 1880

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1451

Terms

Colorless
Red
Sandwich, MA

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Description"Overshot" basket of clear blown glass with a thin inner casing of red on the top half of the body and a clear rim. The top of the basket is ruffled, crimped and has two rows of hobnails. Attached to the rim is a "rope" handle of clear glass.