Glass

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

MANUFACTURER Boston and Sandwich Glass Company

MEDIUM Frosted blue and amber glass

Place Manufactured: Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States

DATES 1875–1885

DIMENSIONS 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (12.1 x 7.0 x 6.7 cm)

MARKINGS Rectangular white sticker affixed to underside at bottom: printed in red in script, "The / Glass Industry / in Sandwich / 4090 [handwritten in black ink]"

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 1998.96.12

CREDIT LINE Gift of Paul F. Walter

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Glass of light turquoise blue glass with amber glass accent. Cylindrical form with rounded bottom edge; changes into triangular shape as it rises to top; bottom slightly domed in center. Applied textured surface on exterior of glass; thick band of smooth amber glass applied around lip. Condition: Good; black residue spots (possibly paint) on interior.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

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