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

Cup Plate

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall, Rim: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
InscribedAround the rim: "Cornerstone Laid by Lafayette June 17, 1825/Finished by the Ladies". Bottom: "Bunker Hill Battle Fought June 17, 1775/From the Fair to the Brave".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4156
Not on view
DescriptionCup plate of clear glass. Picture of the monument of the Battle of Bunker Hill. 53 scalloped rim.

Published ReferencesRose & Lee, _Cup Plates_, No. 645-A, pl. 100, pg. 346, "probably Sandwich-uncertain rarity".
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New England Glass Company
ca. 1841
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1841
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
1841
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1900
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1827-1828
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1841