Actress

Object NameCovered butterdish

Makerprobably Crystal Glass Company

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1879-1884

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquepressed

SizeH (a&b): 18.1 cm, D (a): 15.4 cm

Accession Number83.4.136

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; pressed. Double conical shape. (a) Dish is circular, with straight sides widening to rim. Female bust on either side, one resting her head on her hand; shell ornaments at either side covered mold seam; lower part of bowl and circular foot are acid etched on outer surface giving a frosted effect. (b) Cover has a pointed finial with four scallop shells around it, a sloping shoulder with eight 5- pointed stars on inside and acid-etching on exterior and straight sides flaring to rim with matching female portraits and shell ornaments.
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