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Plate, Cup

Object/Artifact

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.

2022.41.180

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Boston and Sandwich Glass Company

1830 - 1840

Boston

Massachusetts

United States of America

North America

3-1/2 in

Glass

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

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