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tureen

Object NameCovered Tureen with Tray

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1835-1850

Place MadeUnited States, New England

Techniquepressed

Size(a-Tureen) H(with cover/tray): 5.8 cm, (without): 3.1 cm, L: 7.9 cm, W: 4.7 cm; (b-Cover) H: 2.3 cm, L: 6.7 cm

Accession Number68.4.291

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionPeacock-blue glass; pressed. Oval shape tureen; stippled; fan ornament on sides; out-curving handles at each end; oval base with star surrounded by circles; oval, nearly flat shape cover; quatrefoil knob; stippled on underside with scrolls; oval shape tray; plain rim; panels around edge; concentric circles in oval center.
Provenance

Former Collection Dr. Charles W. Green
(Acquired from Dr. & Mrs.Charles W. Green (through G.I. Tilden), November 15, 1950)

Former Collection George L. Tilden
(Acquired from Dr. & Mrs.Charles W. Green (through G.I. Tilden), November 15, 1950)

Source Louise S. Esterly