plate

Object NamePlate

Made FromLead Glass

Dateprobably 1830-1839

Place MadeUnited States, probably PA, Pittsburgh

TechniquePressed

SizeOverall H: 1.9 cm, Diam (max): 12.7 cm

Accession Number50.4.198

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionPlate. Lead glass, colorless; pressed; circular form, sides flaring in concave curve from small center to rim with alternate round and pointed serrations; smooth upper, patterned under surface: on sides, thirteen acanthus leaves with tips in line with sawtooth edge of stippled background, and extending onto base in rounded ends which form a table rest, stippling extending onto base to large, cusped medallion with large American eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons and head to right (viewed from upper side).
Provenance

Source George S. McKearin (b. 1874) - 1950-07-31