Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
1840-1850
1910.24
Earthenware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object name
Cup plate
Date
1830-1850
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description
Light emerald green pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with plain edge; in well, faint impression of steamship passing under suspension bridge, with sun hanging above, and wavy sea filling entire foreground; on interior rim, pattern of attached circles (one small alternating with one large) with dot in center of each circle (Lee-Rose 636).
Object Number
INV.14397c
Gallery Label
These cup plates are usually referred to as "Maid of the Mist" patterns (See Publications).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
