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Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
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Cup plate

Cup plate
Object name 
Cup plate
Date 
1835-1850
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/16 in. ( 1.3 x 8.7 cm )
Description 
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with plain edge; in well, four bunches of grapes and leaves arranged in symmetrical formation with vines intertwined; bunches of grapes and leaves running along interior rim; beaded ring around rim (Lee-Rose 343-B).
Credit Line 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coates in loving memory of Howard Masten and Anne Louise Canoune