Wayne and Mary wrote:
>
> I,m one of those folks without a masters in anything to do
> with Museums, but here I am on the Board of Directors
> operating and managing a Museum  - so a question to you
> good folks -
>
> recent acquisition - a pitcher  that is supposed to be 150
> years old. How can we tell?  No markings on it. It was not
> mouthblown because it has seams on both sides.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
> Regards
>
> Mary Haegele
> Kewaunee County Historical Society
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It is possible for a glass pitcher to be 150 years old and be blown in a
mold.  Is it plain or patterned?  are there two or three seams?
Without seeing it it would be hard to verify the age.  If you like I
could send some reference book titles, or you might check your local
library or University library.

Robert P. Lindley, Jr.
Anniston Museum of Natural History