Cup Plate
MakerPossibly made by
New England Glass Company
American, 1818 - 1888
Date1830-1840
MediumPressed colorless lead glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3 3/4in. (9.5cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionPressed colorless lead glass cup plate with a round edge and a shallow, curved rim. A raised line of twisted rope follows the edge on the top surface; the remainder of the raised pattern is on the underside of the cup plate. The pattern begins in the center with a small flower, or sunburst, inside a six-pointed star; this is surrounded by five concentric borders. The first is a line of twisted rope. The second, wider border alternates between small flowers and small hearts with a diamond pattern inside. The third border is another twisted rope, interrupted periodically by small semi-circles. The fourth border, found at the rim, consists of an undulating vine with large and small flowers. The final border is at the outside edge of the rim and consists of small leaves and berries on a straight vine. There is one small chip in the rim.
Object number1950.313.0
NotesObject Note: Typically, a cup plate was used after a tea drinker poured tea from a teacup into a saucer, to allow the tea to cool before drinking. The tea drinker would then place the cup on a cup plate, thereby preventing rings from forming on the tablecloth or table while the saucer was otherwise occupied. (Hunt 9/15/2004)Subject Terms
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