1876 Centennial Toy Dish

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2026.06.046a-b

Description

1876 centennial pressed glass toy butter dish with lid. The base has a scalloped rim with a liberty bell in the center below a banner with the dates 1776-1876. Below the bell its says Patd Sept 23d 1875. The lid has a tab type handle and says "100 Years Ago" on one side. The opposite side has the Liberty Bell and the words "Declaration of Independence". Between the two is 1776-1876. Made for the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, often produced on site by the Gillinder & Sons glass company.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1886

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

2026.06.046.a-b

Dimensions

Depth

2-1/2 in

Diameter

3/16 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions are for lid and dish together

Parts

Count

Parts

1 dish, 1 lid

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876