Creamer, 1830-1845
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Artifact Overview
Mechanically pressed glass was an innovation in glass history, making decorative, "patterned" glass available to a broad audience. One of the earliest types of pressed glass, dating to the 1830s is known as "Lacy Glass". Complex stippled patterns were developed to help hide technical defects caused by early presses, when the glass gather was cut off and dropped into a mold.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Creamer
Date Made
1830-1845
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Possibly made by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.590
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Pressed glass
Technique
Molding (forming)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 4.438 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 5.5 in
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