Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
INV.8246
Date:
1831-1835
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
pressed: in well, under eagle: "1831"
Description:
Blue pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; narrow curved rim and flat circular well; in well, American eagle with shield on breast, with wings spread and head raised to left, with border of cross-hatched concentric rings interrupted by stars, sprigs to each side of date "1831"; on interior rim, pattern of medallions, fleur-de-lis, and leaves, with cross-hatched background; also on interior rim, sprigs along edge of well, and below date; date changed to 1832 by the addition of a diagonal line at the base of the "1" (Lee-Rose 662).
Gallery Label:
Sticker affixed to plate has inscription written in blue ink: "R/662".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
