Cup Plate
ManufacturerAttributed to
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
(American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Inscribed"Cornerstone Laid by Lafayette June 17, 1825/Finished by the Ladies". Around the rim: "Bunker Hill Battle Fought June 17, 1775/From the Fair to the Brave". Around the scallped (fifty-three) rim: "Monument with Drape Pattern on their Shoulders".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4155
Not on view
DescriptionCup plate of clear non-lacy glass. Picture of the monument of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Scalloped rim.Published ReferencesRose & Lee, _Cup Plates_, No. 643-A, "common", "probably Sandwich".
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
