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The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
Artist/Maker: Thomas Crawford

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Cup plate

Cup plate
Object name 
Cup plate
Date 
1835-1850
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 8.9 cm )
Description 
Opalescent pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of three small scallops alternating with larger point; eight-pointed star at center of deep well, filled in with diamonds; pattern of linked circles, every other (larger) circle filled in with diamonds, along interior rim (Lee-Rose 254).
Object Number 
INV.3974