Bear Grease Jar

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Object Name: 
Bear Grease Jar
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, MA, Sandwich
Accession Number: 
2006.4.136
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 9.4 cm, W: 5.1 cm, D: 5.1 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1855-1887
Credit Line: 
Purchased with funds from Dorothy Sullivan Scott, by exchange
Primary Description: 
Opaque black glass; pressed. Jar in the shape of a bear sitting on its haunches. Marked on base, "E.Z. & CO/NY".

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Green Valley Auction, Source
Inscription: 
E. Z. & CO / NY
inscription
: 
Pressed. On underside of bear.