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

Cup Plate

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4166

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DescriptionCup plate of non-lacy pressed faintly opalescent glass. Cadmus. With the Constitution with a scroll, star and shield border. Border of twenty-three bold scallops with two smaller ones between.

Published ReferencesRose & Lee, _Cup Plates_, No. 610-A, "rare".