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Bear Grease Jar

Bear Grease Jar

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Object Name: 
Bear Grease Jar
Department
American
Place Made: 
United States, Sandwich, MA
Date: 
1855-1887
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 9.6 cm, W: 5 cm, D: 5.1 cm
Accession Number: 
2006.4.9
Location: 
Not on Display
Description
Opaque white milk glass; pressed. Jar in the shape of a bear sitting upright on its haunches with front paws forward.
Inscription
F. B. STROUSE N.Y. Stamped On bottom
Provenance
Delmarva Acquisitions & Appraisals Inc., Source to 2006-03-10

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