Plate
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1898
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall, Rim: 7 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. (18.4 x 25.7 cm)
Inscribed"A Square Deal".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.354
Not on view
DescriptionTeddy Bear plate of clear pressed glass. Oval. Frosted profile bust of Theodore Roosevelt on the bottom. Border shows groups of three teddy bears in symbolic poses carrying gold clubs, tennis rackets, etc. Separated by four medallions, one with crossed big sticks and "A Square Deal", an eagle, crossed guns and a hat, sword, and gun.Published ReferencesTracey Marsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, pg. 385-386. Kamm, A SIXTH PITCHER BOOK, pl. 69, (illustration of ad-.80cent a dozen). Keyes, ANTIQUES MAGAZINE, Nov. 1938, article, pp. 243-244.
