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

Fruit Bowl

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4349

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19

DescriptionBowl of pressed and tooled glass. Amethyst open ribbed (22) flaring bowl with a scalloped rim on a round narrow foot. Center inside bottom is enameled in a primitive style with a tan floral leaf design.

Published ReferencesSandwich Glass Museum Catalog, 1969, pg. 31, No. 3, top row.