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Plate

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a wide rim and a flat bottom. The plate is made of pinkish-tan glass with a textured, ribbed pattern. The center of the plate is a darker pink color and has a small circular indentation with a star-shaped mark. The plate has a subtle sheen and appears to be made of glass. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1880–88
Medium:
Blown amber glass with applied threaded decoration
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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