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)
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
Not on view
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.
19th century
