Cream pitcher 1886 - 1890

This cream pitcher, created by the glassmaking firm Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton, is a fine example of pressed glass, a popular method of creating glassware in the 19th century. The pitcher is decorated with a delicate floral pattern in a deep amber color, pressed into the translucent white glass. The small size of the pitcher, with its charming handle, suggests its use as a decorative piece or for serving cream at a small gathering. The pitcher is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.