Bowl, Sugar
Object number93.41.19 a,b
Date1810
Possible OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of J. Harry Gorley
DescriptionViolet lead blown glass sugar bowl with pale lavender glass lid. Pattern is molded with 12 ribs. Lid flares at rim and has drawn wafer finial.Dimensions5.75 x 4.5 in. (14.6 x 11.4 cm)Label TextThe pattern was added by placing hot glass into a wooden mold carved with ribs. This was an inexpensive way to add decoration to glass objects. Probably Pittsburgh
Previous owner
George Braden
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