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

Covered Sugar Bowl

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1874
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
InscribedMonogrammed "R".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4902
Not on view
DescriptionCovered sugar bowl of clear blown glass. Engraved with a monogram "R" with a floral spray. Star cut bottom on an applied narrow collared foot. Cover fits into the galleried rim. Solid finial hexagonally panel cut with a flat top.

Published ReferencesLee reprint of 1874 Sandwich Catalogue, pl. 24-same shape.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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