Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object name
Cup plate
Date
1835-1850
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.13406
Gallery Label
Collectors call this pattern a variation of the Roman Rosette pressed glass pattern, but its original name and manufacturer are unknown (See Publications).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
