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

Syrup Jug

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1875-1890

MediumPressed glass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

InscribedInside of lid marked: "PAT.JUL.1872/APL.4.76".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5178

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DescriptionSyrup jug/molasses can of pressed colorless glas. Colorless body with an applied amber handle. Upper end of handle is attached to body with tool which left a decorative leaf-shaped impression. Stone wheel engraved fern motif repeated three times on body. White metal collar and a hinged lid. Glass is good. Metal fittings missing thumb latch. Scar from latch smoothed with a file.