Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2006.

Pomade Jar

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1858-1873

MediumPressed glass | Lead glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Base: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)

InscribedMark raised on shield in diagonal line: "PHALON & SON". This mark & the shield were probably used in conjunction with a shield-shaped paper label (now lost) for Phalon & Sons Golden Crest Perfumery. The crest illustrated in an 1860 ad had a diagonal band with the firm name across it & a civet cat? at top.

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Baker in honor of Kathryn K. Porter

Object number92.12.1

Not on view

DescriptionPomade jar of pressed colorless lead-formula glass. In a fine rib or reeded pattern. With a shield on the side. Six flute stem. Plain foot. Good condition, but missing lid. Miniscule flakes on several ribs. For a related pomade jar in the same mold, but with a blank shield, see 71.4225a&b.

Published ReferencesBarbara & Sonny Jackson, _American Pot Lids_, 32, for a copy of Phalon's ad. Richard Carter Barret, _A Collector's Handbook of Blown and Pressed Glass_,. 19, 3rd row, for a parallel example at Bennington. Raymond E. Barlow & Joan E. Kaiser, _The Glass Industry in Sandwich_, Vol. 3, pp. 191-193, figs. 3270 & 3271.