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

Pitcher

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1887

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1325

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 2, Section 2 Sh3

DescriptionPlated Amberina pitcher of mold-blown translucent white glass with an exterior casing of amberina glass and an applied handle of transparent amber glass. The rim is pinched in at three points and the body has 12 ribs. The shoulder and neck are red and the body is light amber. The colors are darker on the ribs. Slight heat-check at top of handle where applied.