Target
Object number746
Designer
Captain Adam H. Bogardus
Attributed to
Agnew & Company
Date1877
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Merton J. Deyo
DescriptionAmber, blown molded glass target ball. Diamond pattern design throughout, with central band of lettering, and starburst design on base.Dimensions3 in. (7.6 cm)InscriptionsAround center: "BOGARDUS GLASS BALL"
MarksAround center: "PATD APR. 10 1877"
Label TextBefore clay pigeons were invented, glass target balls were used for the popular sport of trap shooting. Probably Agnew & Co., Pittsburgh, for Captain Bogardus; amber glass, blown molded.
Subjects
On View
On viewCollections
c. 1773
Late 1700s