Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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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
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; side-wheel steamer with single smokestack and flag flying at center of well, on wavy sea, enclosed by stippled ring; vine with bunches of grapes and leaves running along edge of well; pattern of stippled arches with alternating angular or rounded shapes on interior rim, every other arch with small flower at top (Lee-Rose 615).
Object Number
INV.14400b
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
