Collection Highlights
New York City Hall, front elevation
Date:
1802
Object Number:
PR.040.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1945.419
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 9/16 in. ( 1.3 x 9 cm )
Description:
Pressed lead glass cup plate with slight green tint; circular form with edge of alternating scallops and points; in center of well, small three-masted, square-rigged sailing ship, on wavy sea, enclosed by stippled ring, bordered by pattern of scrolls with shields and stars; on interior rim, trapezoidal shape and floral motif flanked by scrolls, with stars in between (Lee-Rose 610-B).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
