Dishes
MakerMade by
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Date1835-1855
MediumPressed lacy-pattern colorless lead glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 4 1/2in. (11.4cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineBequest of Martha R. Lambert
DescriptionPair of round, pressed lacy-pattern colorless lead glass dishes. Each dish has a flared, scalloped rim, S-curved sides, and a circular foot. The top of the dish has no raised pattern; the undeside is pressed with a pattern in the rococo revival style. This pattern consists of symmetrical sprays of leaves around a central star. The side of each dish has four evenly spaced scrolled cartouches. Each cartouche has a small star in the center, surrounded by diamond hatching. Between each cartouche, there are sprays of leaves and stars, all on a stippled, or lacy-pattern, background. Each dish has multiple small chips to the scalloped edge. Dish .308 has one medium-size chip to the edge, while dish .309 has two medium-size chips.
Object number1979.68.308-.309
NotesHistorical Note: The home of Martha Ruhamah Tryon Lambert (1892-1979) was located at 712 Main Street in South Glastonbury, Connecticut.Subject Terms
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