Molasses Can
Manufacturer
Hobbs, Brockunier & Co.
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1869-1870
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 x 4 3/8 in. (14.3 x 11.1 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Donald G. Shomette. Given in memory of his French ancestors the de la Chaumette family who came to Pagan Creek on the James River in 1697, and in honor of his parents, Grady & Margaret Shomette.
Object number84.96
Not on view
DescriptionMolasses can of pressed glass with an applied handle in opal. Plain, except for a band at the rim & the crimped base of the handle. Lid is missing, traces of marine encrustation inside.Published ReferencesDonald G. Shomette, _Shipwrecks on the Chesapeake_, pp. 181-188.
