Dish, Butter
Object number2023.136.4 a,b
Manufacturer
Bryce Brothers
(1882 - 1891)
Date1886
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Harley Trice and Debra Coulson
DescriptionCanary yellow glass butter dish, featuring a dish and lid. Canary yellow glass dish is an oval-shaped bowl with sides that angle out to create a deep dish; applied outer ring around middle of bowl in the shape of a shield. Bottom of base has a raised star pattern that matches the top third of the shield. Rest of shield outer ring has a raised stripe pattern. Raised octagon shapes on bottom of base extend farther out to created a multi-pointed foot. Canary yellow glass lid is in the shape of a shield and has an oval-shaped rim on the inside to lid in place on the dish. Lid is domed and has a raised handle on top with an oval base and a shield-shaped finial that has six stars on top and three stripes.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a,b): 4 x 5.75 x 7.563 in. (10.2 x 14.6 x 19.2 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a): 2 x 5.75 x 7.563 in. (5.1 x 14.6 x 19.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 2 x 4.875 x 6.5 in. (5.1 x 12.4 x 16.5 cm)
Historical NotesThe Banner butter dish was introduced along with other novelties by Bryce Brothers in 1886 to commemorate the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
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