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Object NameTray with View of the USF Constitution
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1830-1835
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquepressed
SizeOverall H: 2.6 cm, W: 11.4 cm, L: 17.8 cm
Accession Number68.4.142
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Interpretive Notes
The USF Constitution was an important American ship used during the Revolutionary War. Around 1830, a movement to preserved the historic ship inspired commemorative items such as this tray.
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed. Rectangular shape with upturned rim having sixteen evenly spaced hearts on stippled background with edging of alternating scallops and points; base with sailing ship, nine stars in the upper left corner; twelve stars in the upper right; surrounding "U.S.F. CONSTITUTION".
Provenance
Former Collection Louise S. Esterly - 1940-05-16-1968
Louise Esterly (acquired May 16, 1940)
Former Collection Renner-Beth Collection - 1940-05-16

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