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

Pitcher

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Base: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4754

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3

DescriptionPitcher of clear pressed glass. Horn of Plenty pattern. Octagonally scalloped foot. Tooled protruding spout. Strap handle with a crimped end. Polished pontil. Check on body at handle end.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pg. 143-152.