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

Bowl

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

CultureAmerican

Date1870-1880

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

InscribedMarked on bottom: "MANNING BOWMAN & CO" in relief in circle with star/flower center.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1448A

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DescriptionGlass bowl from a bowl and metal stand set. Bowl is blown, oval shape, frosted by grinding with applied ruby rim slashed vertically to clear and body geometric, zigzag and punty cut, curved bottom with clear applied wafer with polished pontil. Fits loosely into silverplate stand.

Published ReferencesAvila. _The Pairpoint Glass Story_. p. 240.