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Glass Pitcher: Admiral Dewey + USS Olympia

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Glass and Porcelain

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Glass Pitcher Portraying Admiral Dewey & "USS Olympia"

c. 1898, Spanish American War, Clear Glass Souvenir Pitcher, With Portrait of Admiral Dewey and His Ship, The "U.S.S. Olympia," Choice Near Mint.
This handsome, unmarked, clear, molded glass pitcher, measuring 9" tall by 8" wide at its widest point, has a variety of raised images of military equipment, flags, the ship "Olympia," and a portrait of Dewey. A souvenir of the brief Spanish American War of 1898, this pitcher is in superb condition, with almost no wear. There is a small chip and 2 small cracks in the foot, otherwise this piece is like new. With the U.S.S. Olympia as his flagship, Dewey attacked the Spanish fleet at Manila in the Philippines on May 1st, and within 6 hours had destroyed the Spanish fleet, forced the surrender of the commander, all without the loss of a ship or a single American casualty. A wonderful souvenir of a great American Naval Victory.



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