Liberty Bell Jelly Jar and Coin Bank

Object Name: 
Liberty Bell Jelly Jar and Coin Bank

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Object Name: 
Liberty Bell Jelly Jar and Coin Bank
Place Made: 
United States, PA, Philadelphia
Accession Number: 
2012.4.41
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 10.6 cm, Diam (max): 10.2 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
patented in 1885
Credit Line: 
Gift of Al Trinidad
Primary Description: 
Transparent brownish-orange amber glass; pressed. Glass bell inscribed "1776 / LIBERTY" on front. Handle inscribed, "PAT. APPLIED FOR". Unopened coin slot on top near handle.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Trinidad, Adolph (Al) A. Jr., Source
2009-04-26
to
2012-03-30
Stefan, Dolores, Former Collection
2009-04-26
Color: 
amber
orange
brown
Technique: 
pressing
Material: 
glass
Inscription: 
PAT. APPLIED FOR
inscription
: 
Pressed on handle
1776 / LIBERTY
inscription
: 
Pressed on front