Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2006.

Nappy

Manufacturer Canton Glass Co.

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1885

MediumPressed glass | Non-lead glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Base: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Thomas E. Thorne

Object number76.3.19B

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DescriptionNappy of pressed colorless non-lead glass. In the so-called dahlia pattern. Consisting of a repeating large flower, leaves and small flower clusters. With a stippled ground, scalloped rim and star bottom. Minor rim flakes. Attribution from Kamm. See 76.3.19A for duplicate.

Published ReferencesLee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pl. 105, 126, 129, 130, and ppg. 402-404. Metz, BOOK 2, pg. 65. Kamm, BOOK 1, pg. 73-74.