Cup plate

ca. 1841

Glass

Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 8.6 cm )

Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair

1940.389

DescriptionColorless pressed lead glass 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; lozenges (with stippled edges), with "PRESIDENT" and "1841" inscribed, on top and bottom of interior rim, also ornamented with bunting and tassels (Lee-Rose 569).

Markingspressed: on top edge of interior rim: "PRESIDENT" pressed: on bottom edge of interior rim: "1841" pressed: on top, well: "MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON" pressed: on bottom, well: "BORN. FEB. 9. 1778."

ClassificationsGLASS