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

Finger bowl

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1874

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

InscribedMongrammed "R".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7032

On View

Not on view

DescriptionFinger bowl of clear blown glass. Panel cut bottom and star cut base. Engraved scrolled ivy design and monogrammed "R". Part of a large set.

Published ReferencesLee, Reprint of 1874 Sandwich Catalogue, pl. 35 for shape and pl. 24 for engraved design.