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

Creamer

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1840
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number79.167.1
Not on view
DescriptionPitcher/creamer of blown opal glass with wide red threading marvered into the surface. Applied opal handle with a curled end, from rim to mid-body. Polished pontil. Probably a whimsey, slightly atilt.

Published ReferencesInnes, PITTSBURGH GLASS, fig. 46 & 479.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Libbey Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1825-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Libbey Glass Co.
ca. 1840
Photograph by Chrysler Museum of Art staff, Canon EOS 1D Mark II digital slr-2006.
Thomas Webb & Sons
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New England Glass Company
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Mt. Washington Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860-1875
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.
Unknown
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Mt. Washington Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860-1875