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
Place of Creation
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
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