Celery Dish, 1869-1871
THF125530 / Celery Dish, 1869-1871
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Artifact Overview
The Boston Silver Glass Company was established in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, in about 1857. Starting in 1869, the company produced pressed glass tableware in its "beaded grape medallion" pattern. The inexpensive glassware came in various forms: plates, dishes, bowls, compotes, goblets, and pitchers, among others. The company operated until about 1871.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Celery dish
Date Made
1869-1871
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2006.66.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dorothy L. Bott.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 4.813 in
Length: 8.938 in
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