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

"Lily Pad" Style Pitcher

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1830-1850

MediumBlown glass | Non-flint glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase with Assistance from Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number83.583

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 16

DescriptionThis is a blown, non-flint aquamarine "Lily Pad Style" Pitcher. It is jug-shaped with lily pad superimposed layer of glass over bottom and up body, 2 1/4 inches H. ending in several points for a total height of 3 3/4 inches from bottom. The neck area is decorated with thin threads applied solid, ear-shaped handle with curved end, discoloration (brown/green) faintly visible in glass on neck and rim; rough pontil includes flakes (probably original).

Label TextFree-Blown Glass American Probably New York or New Jersey Pitcher, ca. 1830-50 Blown non-lead glass, applied handle Museum purchase with assistance from Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 83.583Published ReferencesGeorge S. and Helen McKearin, _American Glass_ (New York: Crown Publishers, 1948)., Pl. 20.