Sugar Bowl, 1850-1860

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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 sugar bowl -- communicated a family's status and taste to visitors and guests.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sugar bowl

Date Made

1850-1860

Location

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

30.958.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Pressed glass

Color

Cobalt blue (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6.25 in
Diameter: 5.75 in
Weight: 2.1 lb