| Accession # |
80.248.2 |
|
Maker |
Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
|
| Title |
Salt, Lafayette Boat |
| Date |
ca. 1825 |
| Medium |
Glass |
| Dimensions |
1 1/2 x 2 x 3 5/8 in. (3.8 x 5.1 x 9.2 cm) |
| Marks |
On stern, molded: "B. & S. GLASS. Co"
On inside of bottom and on underside, molded: "SANDWICH" |
| Inscriptions |
On wheel shape on each side, molded: "LAFAYET."
|
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Allison C. Paulsen in memory of Arthur W. Clement |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 21, Shelf C (Pressed Glass)
|
| Description |
Colorless pressed glass salt molded into shape of a boat. Scrolled masthead at prow; a round wheel or medallion shape on each side which projects above side of boat, top half contains molded name "LAFAYET." arched over a star, lower half with radiating stripes; stern in flat, hemispherical shape molded with stars and "B. & S." / GLASS. Co". Outer sides of boat decorated with bands of geometric patterns; inside bottom and underside of boat, molded: "SANDWICH".
CONDITION: Fair; several large and small chips along edges, especially top inside edge. |
