Cream Pitcher, 1874-1895

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Artifact Overview

Middle-class Americans in the late 19th century arrayed their dining tables with affordable pressed-glass tableware. These items, usually sold in sets, came in a wide variety of patterns, colors, and styles. These decorative pieces -- like this cream pitcher -- communicated a family's status and taste to visitors and guests.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pitcher (Vessel)

Date Made

1874-1895

Creator Notes

Manufactured by Adams & Co. or the United States Glass Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

28.78.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pressed glass

Color

Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 5 in
Depth: 3.25 in

Cream Pitcher, 1874-1895