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

Salt

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (4.4 x 7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4103

Not on view

DescriptionSalt of clear lacy glass. Rectangular scroll feet and top. Basket of flowers and rosette design. Neal pattern BF1b, "scarce."

Published ReferencesL.W. & D.B. Neal, _Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850_, (Philadelphia: Published by the authors, 1962), 3, No. BF1b.