Boston and Sandwich Glass Co.
Pitcher

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MakerAttributed to Boston and Sandwich Glass Co.American, 1826–1888

CultureAmerican

Titles

Pitcher

Datec. 1825–1845

Made inSandwich, Massachusetts, United States

MediumLead glass

Dimensions6 × 6 1/4 × 4 5/8 in. (15.2 × 15.9 × 11.7 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by the Pan Texas Assembly in honor of Julie B. Crosswell and Judy S. Tate

Object numberB.2003.5

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Kilroy Center

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

GLASS

DescriptionThe mold used to form this decanter was intended to produce decanters. The label “GIN” is partly visible beneath the lower handle attachment point. The pointed arches that encircle the pitcher’s body reflect the early nineteenth century’s interest in the Gothic taste.
Provenance[The Stradlings, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2003.

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