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

Covered Ointment Jar

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1880
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
InscribedMarked in relief on bottom: "J. Hauel & Co./ Philada."
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number83.353
Not on view
DescriptionOintment jar and lid of pressed black (amethyst) glass. In the form of a small bear sitting on haunches with harness on head. The head forms the lid. Rather good condition, minor nick on rims & flake off of foot.

Published ReferencesJ.S. Spillman, _American & European Pressed Glass in Corning_.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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