Jar

19th century

Not on view

This jar was made in Saratoga, New York, to be filled with bottled spa water from the Hathorn Spring. It has a domed bottom.

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Title: Jar
Date: 19th century
Geography: Made in Saratoga, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Free-blown molded green glass
Dimensions: H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Helen Hay Whitney, 1944
Object Number: 45.35.4
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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