Salt
The sides of this rectangular salt are pressed with portrait busts of Washington and Lafayette, one on each side. On one end there is an acorn motif and on the other end, a flower. The inside bottom is pressed with a design of a leaf and grapes.
Artwork Details
- Title: Salt
- Date: 1825–30
- Geography: Made in New England, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Lacy pressed glass
- Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 3 in. (5.4 x 7.6 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charles W. Green, in memory of Dr. Charles W. Green, 1951
- Object Number: 51.171.119
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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