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

Shot Glass

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1840

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (4.4 x 3.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4078

Not on view

DescriptionShot glass (whiskey taster or toy tumbler) of pressed amethyst lacy glass. Geometric oval design. Only lightly stippled around pattern. Rim is plain. Slightly rough pontil. Part of a set. See 71.4079-4083.

Published ReferencesLee, _Sandwich Glass_, pl. 150.