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

Pitcher

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1840-1850

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4330

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 2, Section 1 Sh3

DescriptionPitcher of clear pressed glass. Drape pattern divided by a central band. Under the lip are two stippled hearts separated by a stippled diamond and a band of stars below the rim. Heart and Fish Scale pattern. Solid two-part handle made in the mold as is the narrow collared foot. Several cracks on the foot and rim.

Published ReferencesKamm, A SEVENTH PITCHER BOOK, pg. 16.