cup
Object NameCup and Saucer
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1840-1850
Place MadeUnited States, Midwestern
Techniquepressed
Size(a-Cup) H(with saucer): 3 cm, (without): 2.6 cm, D(rim): 3.4 cm; (b-Saucer) H: .5 cm, D: 5.7 cm
Accession Number68.4.607
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 DescriptionColorless, lead 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
Maude B. Feld
(1901-1995)
saucer from Maude Feld, NYC, October 25, 1943)
saucer from Maude Feld, NYC, October 25, 1943)
Former Collection
Weiss
Acquired cup from Weiss, May16, 1940
Acquired cup from Weiss, May16, 1940
Source
Louise S. Esterly
