Clear Admiral Dewey Glass Pitcher

Glassware

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Clear Admiral Dewey Glass Pitcher

Description

Around the base are massive piles of cannonballs topped by an empty shell. Between (balls) a patte cross, and 2 crossed swords w/tassels. A laurel wreath surrounds Admiral Dewey's likeness.

Context

George Dewey was an Admiral of the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War (1898).

Collection

Mrs. Walter Wintin

Acquisition

Accession

1998.031

Source or Donor

Minerva Whaley Wintin

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 16, 2002

Create Date

January 16, 2002

Update Date

April 9, 2025