Collection Highlights
Settee
Date:
ca. 1800
Object Number:
INV.14952
Medium:
Maple, paint
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Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1940.395
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge (two small scallops alternating with one larger scallop); in center of well, small three-masted, square-rigged sailing ship, on wavy sea, enclosed by stippled ring, bordered by pattern of scrolls with shields and stars; on interior rim, trapezoidal shape and floral motif flanked by scrolls, with stars in between (Lee-Rose 610-A).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
