Jar
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1855
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
InscribedMetal and glass lid marked: "Patent Pending".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.325
Not on view
DescriptionJar of pressed aqua glass. "Canning Jar" with profile bust of Lafayette. Beneath in script is "Lafayette". Metal and glass lid marked. Cover won't come off.Published ReferencesMarsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, #59, pg. 81.
Mt. Washington Glass Co.
Mt. Washington Glass Co.
