Lacy Period Salt
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1850
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.1377
Not on view
DescriptionLacy salt in the form of a pressed rectangle, with a horizontal wide rib of four bands, scalloped rim, base of 3 wide curves; bottom and ends are a half curve. Minor roughage -- one nick on bottom rib.Published ReferencesSpillman Corning Catalog #944 ("Probably U.S. c. 1850-1870" American and European Pressed).
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
early 20th century
