Syrup Pitcher, 1865-1870

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Artifact Overview

Nineteenth-century Americans who could not afford refined white sugar found a sweet alternative with molasses or maple syrup. Syrup jugs or pitchers with their dripless metal pouring spouts held the slow-pouring, sugary liquid. These pressed or mold-blown glass containers became a common fixture on many middle-class Victorian Americans' tables.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pitcher (Vessel)

Date Made

1865-1870

Location

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

30.1191.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Pressed glass
Pewter (Tin alloy)

Color

Cobalt blue (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in
Length: 4.5 in
Diameter: 3.75 in
Weight: 13.1 oz

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