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

Compote

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1815-1835
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Base: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number79.231.1
Not on view
DescriptionCompote of clear blown glass. Cut strawberry diamond and fan above panel cuts. Notched rim. Solid button stem and round foot with star cut bottom.

Published ReferencesInnes, _Pittsburgh Glass_, pg. 108-151.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
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