Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1940.420
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; octagonal form with scalloped edge (four eggs alternating with acanthus-like motif); in well, American eagle with shield on breast, with wings spread and head raised to right, clutching arrows and laurel branch, framed by arch of thirteen stars; pattern of flowers, palmettes, and waffle-patterned ovals along interior rim; rope table ring (Lee-Rose 677-G).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
