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Covered Sugar Bowl

Adams and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass sugar bowl with lid by Adams and Company. The bowl has a wide, flat base and a short stem. The body of the bowl is oval-shaped and features a hobnail design. The lid is domed with a knob on top that has three clear glass balls stacked on top of each other. The lid also features a hobnail design that matches the body of the bowl. The background is light gray. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–90
Medium
Pressed yellow glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
507 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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