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Pitcher

about 1840–60
Object Place: Probably Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Medium/Technique Free-blown glass with applied handle and decoration
Dimensions 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line William H. Fenn III Glass Collection
Accession Number1978.1143
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass

DescriptionColorless heavy flint glass pitcher, semi bulbous, tapering in, then flaring out at rim with wide pouring spout. Applied handle with crimping at base. Eight vertical ribs running up pitcher - "pillar molding".
ProvenanceMrs. William H. Fenn, III, Yorklyn SR 21, Mt Cuba, Delaware