Classification
glasswares
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Paul F. Walter
Accession Number
2010-6-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This elegant glass pitcher, crafted by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company between 1880 and 1888, represents the final years of one of America’s most influential 19th-century glass manufacturers. Operating in Sandwich, Massachusetts from 1824 until its closure in 1888, the company helped transform everyday tableware into objects of beauty and accessibility. As a product of this renowned firm, the pitcher reflects the era’s growing interest in refined yet practical household items. Classified among glasswares in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection, the piece highlights the techn...