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

Cream Pitcher

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Base: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4755

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3

DescriptionCream pitcher of clear pressed glass. Horn of Plenty pattern. Small size. Thick octagonally scalloped foot. Inverted diamond bottom. Applied solid strap handle with a crimped end.

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