Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object name
Cup plate
Date
1830-1850
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 8.3 cm )
Description
Amethyst pressed lead glass cup plate; octagonal form with scalloped edge; undecorated rim curved in to flat circular well; American eagle with shield on breast, wings crookedly raised and head facing right, clutching arrows and laurel wreath, in well; 13 stars grouped around eagle, in well (Lee-Rose 680-E).
Object Number
INV.8303
Gallery Label
Sticker affixed to cup plate reads "These Colors Don't Run" (printed), with "680E/3" handwritten.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
