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

Salt

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (4.8 x 7.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4097

Not on view

DescriptionSalt of clear lacy glass. Rectangular beaded scroll feet and sides. Basket of flowers design. Star and rayed bottom. Neal pattern BS 3a, "plenitful."

Published ReferencesL.W. & D.B. Neal, _Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850_, (Philadelphia: Published by the authors, 1962), 11, No. BS3a.