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

Pitcher

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Datelate 19th century
MediumMold blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5595
Not on view
DescriptionMold-blown amber (top cased with ruby in imitation of amberina) in so-called inverted thumbprint pattern with applied ribbed handle. Triangular mouth. Ground polished pontil.

Published ReferencesRevi, Albert C., NINETEENTH CENTURY GLASS, p. 34 (also made in Bohemia).
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1885
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1850-1899
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New England Glass Company
ca. 1885
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1890-1910
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
late 19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
late 19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1880
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
late 19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Hobbs, Brockunier & Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Libbey Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Libbey Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1885-1890