Vase

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Object Name: 
Vase
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, MA, Sandwich
Accession Number: 
2001.4.241 A
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 25.3 cm, Diam: 12.1 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1870-1887
Credit Line: 
Purchased with funds from the Gladys M. and Harry A. Snyder Memorial Trust
Primary Description: 
Cylindrical shape with raised design of flowers and leaves in white, background enameled in light brown, gilt stripe around top rim and above shoulder, rough pontil mark on base.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Barlow, Raymond, Former Collection
Color: 
Opaque white glass, light brown enamel
opaque white glass
Technique: 
Mold Blown

Publications (2)

Annual Fall Auction of Early American Glass, Oil & Fluid Lamps (2001-09-27) illustrated, #604; BIB# 69095
Reprint of the "c.1874" Boston & Sandwich Glass Company Trade Catalog and Price List (1992) p. 60;

Objects in Set (2)

2 Vases
Artist:Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Date:1870-1887
Accession Number:2001.4.241
Vase
Artist:Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Date:1870-1887
Accession Number:2001.4.241 B