Name/Title
Reproduction glass cup plates from the Meyers family, 1940s-1950sEntry/Object ID
2015.45.2Description
ACC. NO. 15.45.2 A thru G
SUBJECT CATEGORY: HOUSEHOLD
DATE OR PERIOD: 1940's - 1950's
OBJECTS: PLATES, CUP
DESCRIPTION:
REPRODUCTION SANDWICH GLASS CUP PLATES IN CLEAR GLASS.
SIZE: DIAMETER: 3-1/2"
HISTORY OF OBJECTS:
REPRODUCTION OF A POPULAR COLLECTIBLE IN THE 1930's - 1940's of GLASS CUP PLATES THAT WERE USED TO SERVE AS RECEPTACLES FOR "HANDLESS" TEA CUPS TO PRESERVE THE LINEN TABLECLOTHS. THEY WERE EXTENSIVELY USED FOR BUTTER PATS AND INDIVIDUAL ASHTRAYS.
DONOR: ESTATE OF HENRY H MEYERS
CATALOGED: APRIL 11, 2015