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Dish

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass dish with an intricate etched design. The dish is rectangular with rounded corners and scalloped edges. Central rectangular panel features an etched floral pattern surrounded by a border of leaves and flowers. The border consists of pointed shapes resembling leaves or petals, each containing a detailed etched design. The dish, produced by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, appears to be made of transparent glass, allowing the etched details to be visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1835–45
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
488 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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