Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object name
Cup plate
Date
1830-1845
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 edge of alternating bulls' eyes and points; in well, American eagle with shield on breast, with wings spread and head raised to right, clutching arrows and laurel branch; on interior rim, pattern of scrolls and palmettes (Lee-Rose 672).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1940.438
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




