Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, segmented stars (interspersed with smaller, segmented circles) arranged in ring around star at center, divided from star by a ring of segmented circles; pattern of alternating segmented stars and circles along interior rim, with stippled border around top of scallops (Lee-Rose 65).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.423
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
24549
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1835-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; ten-sided form with rope edge; floral motif at center of well surrounded by rope ring, and alternating pattern of shields, stars, and floral motifs, enclosed by plain running vine; alternating pattern of shields and tree-like motifs on interior rim (Lee-Rose 95).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coates in loving memory of Howard Masten and Anne Louise Canoune
Object Number:
1971.109s
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24548
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: Abstract Design
Classification:
Date:
1835-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass bowl with alternting plain and "Strawberry cut" diamond-patterned panels radiating from center.
Object Number:
INV.12932
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
24547
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1827-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 1.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating scallops and points; symmetrical floral motif at center of deep well, surrounded by plain ring, and field of diamonds; scallops delineated by fan pattern with bases punctuated by circles along edge of well, and divided from each other by small stars on plain ground (Lee-Rose 49).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Fannie G. Dudley & Family
Object Number:
1957.144
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
24546
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating scallops and points; seven-petaled flower at center of deep well, surrounded by plain ring, and field of diamonds; interior rim decorated with alternating pattern of wheat-sheaf motif and tiny flowers (Lee-Rose 48).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Fannie G. Dudley & Family
Object Number:
1957.147
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
24545
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mustard pot and cover
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
LIght blue pressed lead glass mustard pot in shape of iron kettle on three legs; lid has flat handle and notch for spoon; pressed decoration composed of faceted medallions and circles ("Daisy and Button" pattern).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.587ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass plate; circular form with scalloped edge; rim decorated with pattern of alternating beaded ovals and beaded double-pointed arrows; base decorated with wheat sheafs, corn husts and farming implements, all surrounded by band of lettering which reads "GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Object Number:
1971.110n
Marks:
impressed: on base: "GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24543
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
1901-1902
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 27 x 20.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless, non-lead glass; pressed. Bread plate in oval shape with leafy wreath forming edge; center depicts full-length portrait of William McKinley flanked by inscriptions "BORN 1848" on left and "DIED 1901" on right of figure; rim inscribed above: "IT IS GODS WAY", below: "HIS WILL BE DONE".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.400
Marks:
pressed: in center: "BORN 1843" and "DIED 1901"
pressed: on sides: "IT IS GODS WAY" and "HIS WILL BE DONE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
24542
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick: dolphin
Classification:
Date:
1845-1865
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Pressed lead glass candlestick with dolphin standard; translucent blue hexagonal petal socket and baluster stem with six petals at bottom; stem joined by wafer to translucent white dolphin standard mounted on square, stepped plinth.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harris J. King
Object Number:
1938.239
Gallery Label:
Due to the popularity of dolphin candlesticks, glass houses began to manufacture them in a variety of colors and with a range of different bases and sockets. Dolphin lamps and dishes were also produced. Because of their popularity among modern collectors, they have also been produced in the twentieth century.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
24541
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1840-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 18.4 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass candlestick; hexagonal socket with petal-form rim on hexagonal baluster stem joined by wafer to hexagonal knop above a seven-loop trumpet-shaped base; base hollow with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Object Number:
1957.13c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
24540
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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