Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1941.324
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; octagonal form with scalloped edge; in center of well, side-wheel steamer with smokestack, two decks, and flag flying, on stippled ground, on wavy sea; on interior rim, pattern of shields and vines on lined ground; scrolled decoration, with small stars, near edge (Lee-Rose 612-A).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.