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Cup plate

Cup plate
Object name 
Cup plate
Date 
1830-1860
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1 x 8.9 cm )
Description 
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating bulls' eyes and points; plow (with crossbar between plow handles) surrounded by pointed leaf and acanthus leaf foliage, in well; pattern of acanthus leaves on stippled ground on interior rim (Lee-Rose 689).
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number 
1940.424
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.