Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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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; octagonal form with scalloped edge; in well, portrait bust of George Washington surrounded by sunburst rays on stippled ground; garland around interior rim, and scrolled pattern near edge of plate (Lee-Rose 561).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1941.332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
