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bowl

Object NameCovered Sugar Bowl
Maker Providence Flint Glass Works
Made FromGlass
Date1830-1833
Place MadeUnited States, probably RI, Providence
Techniquepressed
SizeOverall H: 15.2 cm, Diam: 12.5 cm
Accession Number68.4.168
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
The Story of American Pressed Glass of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850
American Fancy: Exuberance and Delight in the Arts, 1790-1840
Not On View
Physical DescriptionFiery opalescent glass; pressed. (a) Cylindrical shape; stippled outer surface with galleried rim formed of small trefoil-like ornaments; design on body of three baskets of flowers above a double-headed eagle with a shield-body, alternating with three acanthus leaves; round high foot edge with scallop; (b) conical lid; stippled with six vertical acanthus leaves; mushroom stopper.
Provenance
Former Collection Louise S. Esterly - 1968
Louise Esterly, Reading, PA (Acquired from Paul Carson(acquired through James Rose) April 6, 1955)

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