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

Salt

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 3 3/16 in. (4.4 x 5.4 x 8.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4129

Not on view

DescriptionSalt of clear lacy glass. Rectangular. Divided. Rather double fleur de lis design. Neal pattern DI 17a, color unlisted. Manufactured in New England area.

Published ReferencesL.W. & D.B. Neal, _Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850_, (Philadelphia: Published by the authors, 1962), 70, No. DI17a.