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Cake Plate

Adams and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cake Plate by Adams and Company is a clear glass object. The object has a round base that tapers upward with a short stem. The stem has a bumpy texture in the middle section. The top of the stem flares out into a wide, flat plate with a faceted edge. The plate is round and has a scalloped edge with many small, rectangular cutouts. The object stands on a white surface against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1870–90
Medium:
Pressed yellow glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 422 px
Museum record:
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