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Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2011.
Fish Bowl
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2011.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2011.

Fish Bowl

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Base: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
InscribedEngraved "E.F. Backus".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4908
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 21
DescriptionFish bowl of clear blown glass. Round, on a five inch high, hollow, extreme dome base with a folded rim. Engraved "E.F. Backus". Surrounded by a spray of leaves and flowers. See also GAS.59.597.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1840-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1840-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2012.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
1845-55
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1870
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1870
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1740
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.