Who created "Salt Caster"?

Salt Caster was created by Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co. in ca. 1888.

When was "Salt Caster" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1888.

What medium is "Salt Caster"?

Salt Caster is Pressed yellow glass.

Is "Salt Caster" in the public domain?

Yes, Salt Caster is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Salt Caster

Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co.

ca. 1888

Medium

Pressed yellow glass

Dimensions

H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)

Classification

Salt caster

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946

Accession Number

46.140.561a, b

About the Artist

Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co. · 1867–1890

**Richards & Hartley Flint Glass Co.** Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh's thriving flint glass industry, Richards & Hartley Flint Glass Co. was established in 1865 as a partnership producing pressed tableware. Founded by Joseph Richards, William T. Hartley, and John Wilson, the firm leased property on Locust Street near Pride Street, capitalizing on the region's abundant natural gas and skilled...

Salt Caster

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