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

Platter

Manufacturer Gillinder & Sons (American, 1867 - 1930)

CultureAmerican

Date1876

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall, Rim: 9 x 13 1/4 in. (22.9 x 33.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number78.351

Not on view

DescriptionPlatter of clear pressed glass. Heroes of Bunker Hill Platter "Prescott 1776 Stark, Warren 1876 Putnam" around the border and inside border "The Heroes of Bunker Hill" and "The Spirit of Seventy Six". The bottom a view of Bunker Hill and several Historic Buildings and above scene "Birthplace of Liberty" inscribed Patent Pending. Handles in form of U.S. Shield. Nick on shield-handle.

Published ReferencesMarsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, pg. 60.