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

Syrup Jug

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1875-1890
MediumMold blown glass | Metal
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5141
Not on view
DescriptionSyrup jug/molasses can of mold blown colorless glass. With an applied spiral handle (top of handle is attached with tool that left a decorative leaf-shaped impression). Two circular panels on either side of the body, each with a gadrooned surround and a stone? wheel engraved flower and fern motif. White metal collar and an attached lid.

Published ReferencesCentral Catalogue, 1884 or later, ill., a very similar though not identical example.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1875-1890
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
McKee & Brothers
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Hobbs, Brockunier & Co.
ca. 1869-1870
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1880-1890
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Northwood Glass Co.
ca. 1902
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
A. H. Heisey and Co.
ca. 1910
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1865-1870
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Legras & Cie
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Legras & Cie
ca. 1910
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Hazel-Atlas Glass Co.
ca. 1930
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Mt. Washington Glass Co.
ca. 1885