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

Covered Sugar Bowl

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1855

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1389

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DescriptionCovered sugar bowl of a clear, pressed glass smocking pattern. Hexagonally scalloped foot and sawtooth design rim; dome cover fits on inside ridge below rim. Several nicks, roughage and wear; broken surface bubble and spreading crack. Some "iron" left from dirt in mold.

Published ReferencesLee. _Victorian Glass_. p. 69.