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

Pitcher

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

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4630

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-4, Case 27

DescriptionPitcher of clear glass. Cylindrical. Bottom quarter is cranberry threaded. Top part is engraved with pond lilies and cattails and stock. Attached solid plain handle. Polished pontil. Spreading crack at lower handle end. Part of a lemonade set of eight tumblers. See also GAS.59.932-938. Also, see vaseline one GAS.59.972.

Published ReferencesChrysler Museum Newsletter, September 1972, ill. Barbara Kaiser, THE GLASS INDUSTRY IN SANDWICH, Vol. 4, pg. 253, #4262.