Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup Plate, by an unknown artist, depicts a cobalt blue glass plate with a scalloped edge. The plate features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln in profile facing right, surrounded by text that reads "ONE CENT" at the top and illegible text at the bottom, all within a circular border. The plate's center is encircled by a swirling design that includes leaves and flowers. The outer rim of the plate has a repeating pattern of raised floral motifs. The plate sits on a gray background.