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 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4146

Not on view

DescriptionCup plate of clear lacy glass. Seventeen large scallops rim and sheafs of wheat. Eight petal flower around straw. Diagonal center and then border for stippling. Petals are divided by rosettes in the form of a Maltese Cross. Thick and heavy. Imperfection of line across bottom.

Published ReferencesRose & Lee, CUP PLATES, No. 37, pl. 5, pg. 77, "plentiful".