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

Cream Pitcher

Manufacturer Adams & Company (American, ca. 1861 - 1891)

Dateca. 1879-1880

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Base: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4831

Terms

Actress
Opera
Colorless
Pittsburgh, PA

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DescriptionCream pitcher in "Opera" pattern, commonly called Actress. Pressed colorless glass with female bust profile on one side marked "FANNY DAVENPORT" and a 3/4 view female bust on the other side marked "MISS NEILSON". Spoon-like shell decoration on the spout. Both actresses were noted for Shakespearean roles. Fanny Davenport (1850-1898); Lillian Adelaide Neilson (1848-1880) died suddenly.