Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
INV.8305
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Deep blue pressed lead glass cup plate; octagonal form with scalloped edge; undecorated rim curved in to flat circular well; American eagle with shield on breast, wings crookedly raised and head facing right, clutching arrows and laurel wreath, in well; 13 stars grouped around eagle, in well (Lee-Rose 680-E).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
