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Cream pitcher

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass cream pitcher with a handle on the right side. The pitcher has a scalloped edge at the top. The body is rectangular with a wavy, horizontal design. There are ornate designs on the front and sides, including swirling patterns and a textured diamond shape. The pitcher sits on a decorative, wavy base with four feet. The handle is clear glass with a smooth, rounded shape. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The pitcher is centered in the image and casts a slight shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
1827–35
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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