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

Bank Whimsey

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

CultureAmerican

Datemid 19th Century

MediumBlown and applied glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bank Collection, Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., in honor of Kathryn K. Porter

Object number71.3916

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DescriptionBank of clear glass. Cone shape holder part, solid three wafer stem. Plain round base. Four attached dome strips hold hollow ball at top of which is the rooster finial. All decorated with attached rigaree. Rough pontil.

Exhibition History"Clear as Crystal: Colorless Glass from the Chrysler Museum," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, December 19, 2020 - July 11, 2021.