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Cup plate

Cup plate
Object name 
Cup plate
Date 
1830-1850
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 8.6 cm )
Description 
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating bulls' eyes and points; undecorated rim curved in to flat circular well; American eagle with shield on breast, wings spread and head raised to right, clutching arrows and laurel wreath (Lee-Rose 671).
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number 
1940.448
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.