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

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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.