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

Compote

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860-1870

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Kathryn K. Porter

Object number85.17

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DescriptionCompote of pressed colorless glass. Sharp diamond pattern attached with wafer to low Washington pattern foot. One minor nick on foot rim.

Published ReferencesL.W. Watkins, "Pressed Glass of the New England Glass Company," JOURNAL OF GLASS STUDIES XII, pg. 152, fig. 1 & pg. 153, fig. 3.