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

Pitcher

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureEuropean

Datelate 19th century

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7305

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DescriptionBlown amber in inverted thumbprint pattern with applied colorless rope-like band on neck braided to form handle; 2 pressed amber rosette bosses at base of handle, ground and polished pontil; non flint. Check one handle boss.

Published ReferencesGlass Club Bulletin #106-107-108-110, 1974-1975 (40th Anniversary); p. 22 (from Currier Galler, Manchester, NH collection), fig. 34 (called Mt. Washington and similar one in Sandwich Museum postcard of amber and amethyst window).