Plate, Cup

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Plate, Cup

Entry/Object ID

2022.41.180

Description

Pressed glass cup plate. The ship in the center of the plate has three masts with a flag, "BF" on the mainmast. The letter "F" is on the paddlebox. The name "Benjamin Franklin" and a chain of beads are inside the rope table rest. The stays supporting the masts are stippled. The border pattern is one of stars, anchors, diamonds, scrolls, and an eagle with wings outspread. The American shield is on his breast.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Boston and Sandwich Glass Company

Date made

1830 - 1840

Place

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Diameter

3-1/2 in

Material

Glass

Relationships

Related Publications

Notes

"A Guide to Sandwich Glass: Blown Tableware, Pressed Cup Plates, and Salts" by Raymond E. Barlow and Joan E. Kaiser, #1419