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

Admiral George Dewey Commemorative Pitcher

Manufacturer Beatty-Brady Glass Co. (American, 1897-1929)

Manufacturer Alexander J. Beatty & Sons (American)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1898-1900

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm)
Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

Inscribed"Gridley you May Fire When Ready".

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number78.309

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 20

DescriptionWater pitcher of clear pressed glass. Design commemorates Dewey's entrance into Manila harbor 5/1/1898. Portrait bust of Admiral Dewey and statement: "Gridley you May Fire When Ready" and other symbolic designs.

Published ReferencesMarsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, pg. 365.