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

Bunker Hill Cup Plate

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

CultureAmerican

Date1841

MediumPressed lead-formula glass

DimensionsOverall, Rim: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number79.166.11

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Dining Room

DescriptionCup plate of clear pressed glass. Bunker Hill design.

Label TextBoston & Sandwich Glass Co. Sandwich, Massachusetts Bunker Hill Cup Plate, 1841 Pressed lead-formula glass Gift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein 79.166.11 Published ReferencesLee-Rose, AMERICAN GLASS CUP PLATES, pg. 345, #643, "common". Marsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, pg. 60.