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

Cup Plate

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1841

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall, Rim: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)

InscribedInscribed: "Corner stone laid by Lafayette June 17, 1825/Finished by the ladies 1841/Bunker Hill Battle Fought June 17, 1775/From the fair to the brave".

Credit LineBequest of Florence L. Smith

Object number52.18.53

Not on view

DescriptionCup plate of clear pressed glass. Bunker Hill Monument design with a drape shoulder. Rim of fifty-three even scallops. One of a pair. See 52.18.54.

Exhibition HistoryThe Kate Tyler Smith Collection Published ReferencesRose & Lee, _American Glass Cup Plates_, pg. 345, No. 643-B "uncertain rarity".