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Salt

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Salt by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. The object is a blue glass saltshaker. The object is square shaped. The object has a decorative pattern on the sides. The decorative pattern on the sides consists of four teardrop shapes with the pointed end down. The teardrop shapes are separated by textured columns. The object has three feet. The feet are cylindrical and equally spaced on the bottom. The top appears to have a jagged rim. The object has a slight sheen. The background behind the object is white. The object casts a small shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–40
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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