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Cup Plate

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cup Plate by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company features a plate with a ship etched in the center. The plate is round. The ship in the center has three masts and is surrounded by a border with an etched design. The border is decorated with stars, swirls and other patterns. The plate has a scalloped edge. The background of the image is gray and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1829–40
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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