| Accession # |
40.231 |
|
Culture |
American
|
|
Maker |
Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
|
| Title |
Salt, Lafayette Boat |
| Date |
ca. 1825-1830 |
| Medium |
Glass |
| Dimensions |
1 7/16 x 3 1/2 x 2 in. (3.7 x 8.9 x 5.1 cm) |
| Marks |
On stern, molded: "B. & S. GLASS. Co"
On inside of bottom and on underside, molded: "SANDWICH"
|
| Inscriptions |
On wheel shape on each side, molded: "LAFAYET." |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Mrs. William Greig Walker by subscription |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 21, Shelf E (Pressed Glass)
|
| Description |
Colorless pressed glass salt molded into shape of a boat. Scrolled masthead at prow; a round wheel or medallion shape on each side which projects above side of boat, top half contains molded name "LAFAYET." arched over a star, lower half with radiating stripes; stern in flat, hemispherical shape molded with stars and "B. & S." / GLASS. Co". Outer sides of boat decorated with bands of geometric patterns; inside bottom and underside of boat, molded: "SANDWICH". |
