Cup Plate
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1830-1840
MediumPressed colorless lead glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3in. (7.6cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionPressed colorless lead glass cup plate with a scalloped, curved rim and a flat bottom. A line of small raised circles follows the outline of the rim on the top surface of the plate, while the remainder of the pattern is pressed into the bottom surface. In the center of the bottom, there is a field of squares, each one subdivided into four equal sections. A star is located within each of the fifteen scallops of the rim; there are small, quartered circles between each star. A rectangular white paper label with a red border is adhered to the bottom of the cup plate. The number "A-325" is hand-written in red ink on the label. A piece of clear tape is adhered to the bottom of the cup plate over the label. There are many small nicks and chips in the rim of the cup plate.
Object number1950.311.0
MarkingsA rectangular white paper label with a red border is adhered to the bottom of the plate. The number "A-325" is hand-written in red ink on the label.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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