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Maize
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Maize

Object NameCondiment Stand in "Maize" Pattern
Manufacturer Libbey Glass Company (f. 1892)
Manufacturer New England Glass Company (1818-1878)
Designer Joseph Locke (English)
Made FromLead glass, Stain
Date1888-1889
Place MadeUnited States, MA, Cambridge
Techniquepressed, mold-blown
Size(A) H: 14.7 cm, D: 15.8 cm; (B) H: 9.6 cm, D: 4.8 cm; (C) H: 9.6 cm, D: 4.8 cm;
Accession Number86.4.184 A
Credit LineGift of Harriet Smith
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpaque white, green stained lead glass; mold-blown, pressed. (A) Stand, pressed in the form of a circular disk with three circular depressions and a downturned rim of pointed leaves stained green; metal loop handle is screwed to nut underneath. (B) Salt shaker and (C) pepper shaker, mold-blown in the shape of an ear of corn with vertical rows of kernels and screw threads around neck; brass screw cap has larger holes for salt and smaller for pepper. (D) Mustard jar is shorter and fatter than the shaker, but also shaped like an ear of corn; metal collar with hinged lid has an opening for spoon [missing].
Provenance
Source Harriet Smith
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about 1815-1835
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