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

Covered Butter Dish

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4723

Not on view

DescriptionCovered butter dish of clear pressed glass. Horn of Plenty pattern. Round covered finial is a representation of George Washington's head. One of a pair, see 71.4725.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pg. 143-152, pl. 47. The Chrysler Museum BULLETIN, XV, (November 1985), p. 6, ill.