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

Pitcher

Manufacturer Greensburg Glass Co.

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1890-95

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm)
Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

InscribedSee description.

Credit LineGift of Anne Tracy in memory of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number82.30

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 2, Section 1 Sh5

DescriptionPitcher of pressed colorless glass. Flora pattern. Half-gallon tankard style. Helmet rim. Attached solid plain handle. Geometric design at the bottom of a double band of up & down alternating cone-shaped protrusions. Plain top. Script engraved: "T.C./Homestead.Riots/July.11.Oct 13/1892" surrounded by ferny spray, star design bottom.

Published ReferencesKamm, AN EIGHT PITCHER BOOK, #52, pg. 531 and pl. 49.