plate

Object NamePlate

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1904

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquepressed; with gold and purple painted decoration

SizeH: 2.3 cm, D: 18.6 cm

Accession Number86.4.76

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; pressed, with gold and purple painted decoration. Circular shape with lattice edge and a four-petaled blossom at each lattice intersection; center shows a building and waterfall with "WORLD'S FAIR ST. LOUIS.1904" above building and "FESTIVAL HALL & CASCADE GARDENS" below scene; rim and upper inscription have traces of purple paint; building has gilt paint partly missing.
Provenance

Source Virginia L. Wright (American) - 1986-07-11