1892 Columbian Exposition Chicago World's Fair Large Etched Glass Pitcher with Christopher Columbus dry-fit Published by Charles Scribner's Sons

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons

Completed in 1984

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1892 Columbian Exposition Chicago World's Fair Large Etched Glass Pitcher with Christopher Columbus dry-fit Published by Charles Scribner's SonsUpdated November 20, 2025: This has been sold. Clear water pitcher made for the 1893 Columbian Exposition Chicago World's Fair. Featuring a bust of Christopher Columbus surrounded by a wreath with the United States flags and a banner with the text, "E. Pluribus Unum." Scrolling vines and flowers surround the body of the pitcher and on the handle. And this text is etched around the neck of the pitcher: "1492 COLUMBUS [1]892" (The 1 is mostly missing.)