Honeycomb Pitcher
Q: This glass pitcher has been in my family for over 100 years. It originally belonged to my great-grandmother and eventually passed to me. My father always referred to it as a "beehive" pitcher, presumably because of the pattern in the glass. It's engraved "Pat. 1865" under the handle near the bottom of the pitcher. Does the date tell when it was made? Can you tell us the maker or history of this pitcher?
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