Horn of Plenty/Comet

Object NameCovered Nappy in "Horn of Plenty/Comet" Pattern

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

Makerpossibly M'Kee Brothers

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1855-1870

Place MadeUnited States

TechniquePressed

SizeOverall H: 12.3 cm; a) H: 4.5 cm, Diam: 15.5 cm

Accession Number68.4.14

Credit LineGift of Elmer S. Chace in memory of Amy Chace

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Glassmaking: America's First Industry

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless, lead glass; pressed in the "Comet" or "Horn O'Plenty" pattern. Flattened spherical shape; tails of "comets" curving down the side to left; twenty-four-rayed star in center of base; dome shape cover fits on inside rim, with knob in shape of a man's bewigged head (apparently George Washington).
Provenance

Former Collection Amy Chace

Source Elmer S. Chace