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

Planter

Manufacturer Akro Glass Co.
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1930
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Base: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
InscribedImpressed on the base: a large "A" with a half moon and "Made in USA 652 3"-Akro-Agate Trademark 1911.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.829
Not on view
DescriptionPlanter of pressed yellow-orange glass with orange swirls. The rim is scalloped and the body is divided by vertical indentation.

Published ReferencesEige, WEST VIRGINIA GLASSMAKING, pg. 50. Peterson, TRADEMARKS, pg. 11.
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