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

Compote

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1815-1825
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm)
Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number78.475
Not on view
DescriptionCompote of clear blown glass. Cut 2.75" wide strawberry diamond and fan below the notch cut rim. Thin band of panel cuts. Attached solid baluster stem and a round foot with a star cut bottom.

Published ReferencesInnes, _Pittsburgh Glass_, pl. 58 (pitcher) and 92.
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