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

Nappy

Manufacturer George Duncan & Sons

Manufacturer August H. Heisey

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1881

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (9.8 x 9.8 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.976

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DescriptionFooted nappy; colorless pressed Shell and Tassle pattern. Patented by Augustus H. Heisey for George A. Duncan & Sons, July 26, 1881.

Published ReferencesRevi. _American Pressed Glass_. p. 143 R.W. Lee. _Early American Pressed Glass_. pl. 157, fig. 1.