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

Cream pitcher

Manufacturer Richards & Hartley Flint Glass Co.

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1870

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Base: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5106

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DescriptionCream pitcher of colorless pressed glass. Loop and Dart (diamond ornaments) pattern. Solid hexagonal stem and round foot. Applied handle. Similar to design patented by Richards & Hartley 6/1/1869. Related to GARi.64.5. Check in lower portion of handle. Poor impression.

Published ReferencesRevi, AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pg. 285. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pl. 149, fig. 4.