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 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

InscribedAround monument in center: "Bunker Hill Battle Fought June 17, 1775".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4158

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DescriptionCup plate of clear, non-lacy glass. Decorated with the Bunker Hill Monument with a chain pattern on shoulders. Monument is on bottom with atwelve stars around it. Rim of seventy-six even scallops.

Published ReferencesRose & Lee, _Cup Plates_, pg. 344, pl. 100, No. 640, "common", "Probably Sandwich".