Reproduction Cup Plate
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1930-1950
MediumPressed colorless lead glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3 1/2in. (8.9cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionPressed colorless lead glass reproduction cup plate with a round, scalloped edge and shallow, curved sides. The top surface of the cup plate is smooth; the raised pattern is found on the underside. Two concentric lines of words circle a stone obelisk in the center of the cup plate. The words read, "BUNKER HILL/ BATTLE FOUGHT/ JUNE 17, 1775/ FROM THE FAIR,/ TO THE BRAVE." This is surrounded by a concentric border of swags, with a tassel hanging down between each swag. Finally, a line of words circles the swagged border, "CORNERSTONE LAID BY LAFAYETTE . JUNE 17, 1825/ FINISHED . BY . THE . LADIES . 1841.". There are only a few minor chips to the edge of the cup plate.
Object number1950.309.0
NotesSubject Note: On 17 June 1825 the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill Monument was laid by General Lafayette, with an oration given by Daniel Webster. The monument was dedicated on the same date 1843 after a subscription drive had been organized to raise money to complete the monument. (Hunt 3/29/2005)Object 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)
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