Collection Highlights
Keg with stand from Erie Canal celebration
ca. 1825
X.48
Wood, metal, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object name
Cup plate
Date
1835-1850
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 3 in. ( 1.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Pressed lead glass cup plate with lavender tint; circular form with edge of alternating scallops and points; in well, four hearts (with plain centers embellished by stippled surround, and enclosed by larger circle) with points facing center dot, and four stars inside circles regularly dispersed on faintly stippled ground; pattern of dots inside circles and small flowers along interior rim; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 448).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1938.34
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.