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Saltcellar

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Saltcellar by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company is a clear glass container with a wide, rounded rectangular body. The body has a flat bottom and four small feet with scroll-like designs. The sides are decorated with etched floral patterns. The top edge features a decorative design with a leaf pattern. Two handles protrude from either side, each with a scroll-like shape. The background of the image is dark gray, and the object sits on a dark surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1835
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 409 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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