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

Cup Plate

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4184

Not on view

DescriptionCup plate of non-lacy fiery opalescent glass. Sunburst pattern. Sixty-six scallops at rim. Several rim nicks. See GAS.59.131, same but clear.

Published ReferencesRose & Lee, _American Glass Cup Plates_, No. 522, "opal common, probably Sandwich".