Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object name
Cup plate
Date
1827-1840
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.6 x 9.2 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; six-pointed star (stippled) at center of deep well, surrounded by two concentric rings, with stippled points radiating from center rings and interspersed by stippled dots; scallops ornamented with raised wheat-sheaf motif on reverse of interior rim, and stippled around top of edges (Lee-Rose 31).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Fannie G. Dudley & Family
Object Number
1957.148
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
