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

Covered pickle jar

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

Dateca. 1879-1880

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4833

Terms

Actress
Opera
Colorless
Pittsburgh, PA

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DescriptionCovered pickle jar in "Opera" pattern, commonly called Actress. Pressed colorless glass with acid-frosted foot. Female bust profiles marked "ANNIE PIXLEY" & "MAUD GRANGER". Spoon-like shell decorations along mold seams. Lid has four shells on shoulder & four shells on underside of finial. Roughage on rim & foot. Chip possibly ground out of lid.