Sugar Bowl, 1835-1850

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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

Sugar bowl

Date Made

1835-1850

Creator Notes

Attributed to Boston and Sandwich Glass Company.

Location

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

27.111.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Pressed glass

Color

Turquoise (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.75 in
Diameter: 5 in