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

Covered Cake Plate

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1880
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Base: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.1460
Not on view
DescriptionCake plate and cover of clear blown glass. The plate (except for the flared rim) and the top half of the cover are covered with transparent red threading. The cover has a hollow, flattened finial.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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ca. 1880
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Unknown
late 19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1880
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Covered Pokal
Unknown
1700-1750