Covered Sugar Bowl Maker, possibly by: Boston and Sandwich Glass Works (American, 1826–88)

about 1860

American Decorative Arts

On view, 1st floor, American Decorative Arts before 1900

The production of pressed-glass tablewares proliferated during the nineteenth century in the United States. The cable-with-ring motif used on this covered sugar bowl existed in many variations produced by numerous glasshouses. While it is said that the motif was designed to commemorate the laying of the first transatlantic cable on July 29, 1858, it is possible that the design was in existence prior to then. Although this sugar bowl is unmarked, excavations at the site of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Works have uncovered shards with nearly identical decoration.

Medium

Pressed glass

Dimensions

Overall: 7 1/4 × 4 5/8 in. (18.415 × 11.748 cm)
Sugar: 4 5/16 × 4 3/8 in. (10.954 × 11.113 cm)
Lid: 3 1/2 × 4 9/16 in. (8.89 × 11.589 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Nancy Stiner

Accession Number

2009.155.1

Geography

Possibly made in Massachusetts

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Containers

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Provenance
Dr. Joseph Weiner [b. 1895] and Hannah Weiner [b. 1899], Conn.; by inheritance to their daughter, Nancy Stiner [b.1927], Conn.; gift 2009 to Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

sugar bowls

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