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
ca. 1840
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 12 large scallops with 4 smaller ones between; log cabin with flag flying from peak of gable, with no planking on door, and barrel in front of tree to left of cabin, in well; pattern of stippled vine with leaves running along interior rim (Lee-Rose 601-B).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1940.413
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
