Depicted
William Henry Harrison
(American, 1773 – 1841)
Cup plate
1835-1840
Glass
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/16 in. ( 1.3 x 8.7 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
1945.413
DescriptionColorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; in well, portrait bust (profile) of William Henry Harrison in military uniform, with name and birthday inscribed above and below profile, with circle of stars around edge of well; blank lozenges (with stippled edges) on top and bottom of interior rim, also ornamented with bunting and tassels (Lee-Rose 568).Markingspressed: on top of well: "MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON"
pressed: on bottom of well: "BORN. FEB. 9. 1778."
ClassificationsGLASS