Powder Jar
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1880-1900
MediumMold-blown green glass with white, green, yellow, and orange enamel; metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 2 1/2 x 3 5/8in. (6.4 x 9.2cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineBequest of Annie M. Johnson
DescriptionRound, mold-blown green glass powder jar. The jar has a lid with a bronze rim attached by a hinge to the metal-rimmed body. The lid consists of a hollow disc-shape with a ribbed edge. It is decorated on top with hand-painted white flowers, with yellow and orange highlights on green leafy stems. The lid has a metal rim with a rope-twist edge, and a hinge opposite the "S"-shaped latch. The hinge connects to an identical metal rim on the compressed, spherical, green glass body of the powder jar. The body of the powder jar has ribbed sides and a round foot.
Object number1927.16.18
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