Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2011.

Covered Fly Catcher

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

InscribedApplied round seal on shoulder with faintly impressed: "PATENT APPLIED FOR H.J."

Credit LineBequest of Florence L. Smith

Object number52.18.1

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 21

DescriptionFly trap and solid tam o'shanter type stopper. Fly trap of clear, blown, non-flint glass. Globular (or squat round) bottle shape with a deep central kick-like opening. Sits on three solid, stubby rectangular feet. Short neck. Sheared rim and applied thick string.

Exhibition HistoryMyers House