New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Plate

Manufacturer Adams & Company (American, ca. 1861 - 1891)

CultureAmerican

Date1881

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)

InscribedSee description.

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number78.358

On View

On view

DescriptionPlate of clear pressed glass design. Floral and leaf swag design border. Bottom portrait bust of James A. Garfield surrounded by "Shot, July 2, 1881 Died, Sept. 19, 1881 Born, Nov. 19, 1831" and outer band "We Mourn Our Nation's Loss".

Published ReferencesMarsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, #263, pg. 314-315.