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

Bowl in Holder

Manufacturer Mt. Washington Glass Co. (American, New Bedford, MA)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1890-1894

MediumCameo glass

DimensionsOverall: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1552

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DescriptionAcid-cut-back "cameo" bowl of translucent blue glass cased with opaque white glass. The body has a white cameo design of two pairs of griffins bordering some scrollwork that surrounds a flower. Each pair of griffins are separated by a floral design. The rim is ruffled.