cup plate

Object NameCup Plate

Maker Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825-1888)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1835-1838

Techniquepressed

SizeD: 8.8 cm

Accession Number68.4.44

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionViolet-blue, lead glass; pressed. Circular; rim with forty-eight even scallops; edge design with anchors, scroll and stars on stippled background with American Eagle at top; center with sailship with stippled rigging lines, inscribed: "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" above ship and below eagle; rope table-ring on underside.
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