miniature
Object NameMiniature Cup and Saucer
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1840-1850
Place MadeUnited States, Midwestern
TechniquePressed
Size(a-Cup) H(with saucer): 3 cm, (without): 2.7 cm, D(rim): 3.4 cm; (b-Saucer) H: .5 cm, D: 5.7 cm
Accession Number68.4.310
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
The Story of American Pressed Glass of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionCobalt blue glass; pressed. Circular shape cup; stippled; three shell design around sides; circular base; circular saucer; rope rim; stippled; three shell ornaments around sides.Provenance
Former Collection
Edgar Sittig
(Acquired from Edgar Sittig,Shawnee-on-Delaware, July 8, 1946)
(Acquired from Edgar Sittig,Shawnee-on-Delaware, July 8, 1946)
Source
Louise S. Esterly
