Collection Highlights
Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1766-1853)
ca. 1825
1920.4
Watercolor on ivory
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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 7/16 in. ( 1.3 x 8.7 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, three-masted side-wheel steamer with flag flying, on wavy sea, with inscription above and below ship; on interior rim, pattern of shields, clear hearts, scrolls, and stars, on stippled ground; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 624).
Object Number
INV.14400e
Marks
pressed: in well: "CHANCELLOR/LIVINGSTON"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
