U.S. Grant Plate
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Date1885
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
InscribedSee description.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.349
Not on view
DescriptionPlate of pressed amber glass. Border of overlapping maple leaves forming a serrated edge and the words: "Let Us Have Peace U.S. Grant". Center portrait bust of Grant and above "Born April 27, 1822 Died July 23, 1885". See clear example GA.78.11.Published ReferencesMarsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, #176, pg. 228-229.
