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

Cup Plate

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

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4196

Not on view

DescriptionCup plate of lacy fiery opalescent glass. Heart pattern. Thirteen hearts around rim and a loop and diamond center. 48 even scalloped rim. See also GAS.59.152A, same but less opaque.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, pl. 187. Lee & Rose, _American Glass Cup Plates_, #465-J, pg. 180, pl. 80, "Probably Sandwich-scarce".