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
Place of Creation
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
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