Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1957.149
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; square decorative motif at center of well, surrounded by rope ring, and field of diamonds; scallops divided by lines, with every other triangular section stippled (Lee-Rose 46).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Fannie G. Dudley & Family
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
