Celery Pressed Glass

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Colorless glass with fluted rim and pedestal bottom, band with leaves decorating the bottom half.

Colorless glass with fluted rim and pedestal bottom, band with leaves decorating the bottom half.

Name/Title

Celery Pressed Glass

Entry/Object ID

2022.2.85.95

Description

This example of a colorless pressed glass celery vase features a fluted rim and a band with a leaf and floral design. Celery glasses or celery vases were used in the late 1800s to hold stalks of celery and a bit of water to keep them fresh on the dining table.