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

Salt

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (3.8 x 8.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4110

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DescriptionBoat shaped lacy salt of clear glass. "Lafayet" boat. Back end with a faint herringbone design. Prow off and back underfill. Similar to Neal pattern BT6 and BT7, but no design on rear.

Published ReferencesL.W. & D.B. Neal, _Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850_, (Philadelphia: Published by the authors, 1962), 32, No. BT7.