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

Jug and Stopper

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1874

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (6.4 x 7 cm)

InscribedMonogrammed "R" and "Whiskey".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4898

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 22

DescriptionJug and stopper. Jug is of clear blown glass. Round with a flat cut front and back. Panel cut neck. Applied solid handle (from rim to shoulder top) with a curled end. One side is monogrammed "R" around it is an engraved floral spray. On the other side is engraved "Whiskey" and above and below this is a floral spray. Stopper is polished pontil cut wafer-like stopper. Engraved monogram "R".

Published ReferencesLee Publications, _Reprint of 1874 Factory Catalog_, 1968, pg. 14.