Marmalade Jar 1870 - 1890

"Marmalade Jar" is a glass jar and lid, produced by Adams and Company, and is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The jar is made of clear glass and decorated with a raised, textured surface of small, rounded bumps. The lid has a decorative knob in the shape of a bow. This piece dates from between 1870 and 1890, reflecting a period of significant innovation in glassmaking techniques. It is a fine example of American pressed glass, a popular and affordable form of glass production at the time.