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

Hurricane Shade

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1830-1840
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Base: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4553
Not on view
DescriptionHurricane shade of blown amethyst glass. Baluster shape with a slightly flaring rim. Turned bottom rim.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Unknown
1750-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Unknown
ca. 1790
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Amelung Glassworks
ca. 1790
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
18th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Unknown
19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860-1876
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.
ca. 1875
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. 1830
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1870