Collection Highlights
The Intelligence Office
1849
1959.46
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object name
Cup plate
Date
1840-1852
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 edge consisting of one large scallop alternating with two smaller scallops; silhouette of Henry Clay enclosed by stippled ring, and surrounded by scrollwork; star under profile, with first and last names on either side of bust; on interior rim, pattern of flowers, leaves, scrolled motifs, and shield-like motifs, some stippled (Lee-Rose 564).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number
1945.411
Marks
pressed: in well: "HENRY/CLAY"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
