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

Covered Ointment Jar

Manufacturer Felix B. Strouse
Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1866-1875
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
InscribedBottom is marked: "F.B. Strouse NY".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4790
On View
Not on view
DescriptionDecorative bear ointment jar and top/lid of translucent white glass. Medium size. Straight paws. The head is the jar top. Almost mint condition, a few minor rim nicks.

Exhibition HistoryEast Side Window 1960.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Felix B. Strouse
ca. 1866-1875
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860-1874
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1880
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Edward T. Smith & Co.
ca. 1867-1868
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1800-1810
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
Middle Kingdom, ca. 2055-1650 B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1800-1810
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1840