New England Pineapple

Object NameMustard Jar in "New England Pineapple" Pattern

MakerProbably Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825-1888)

MakerProbably New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Made FromLead glass, Metal

Dateabout 1850-1875

Place Madepossibly United States, MA, Sandwich; possibly United States, MA, Cambridge

TechniquePressed, tooled, cut

SizeOverall H: 14.3 cm, Diam: 5.5 cm

Accession Number91.4.33 E

Credit LineGift of Lois Sweet Fogelsanger and family

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, metal; pressed , tooled, cut, "New England Pineapple" pattern. Mustard jar, pressed from bottom, cylindrical shape with arched panels around lower third and pineapple pattern around middle section; cut vertical panels around neck, ground and polished pontil mark on base; pewter collar and hinged lid with cut out for spoon.
Provenance

Source Lois Sweet Fogelsanger - 1991-05-08