Cup Plate, 1832-1852
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Artifact Overview
Americans in the early 19th century poured hot tea into their saucers to cool -- leaving the staining liquid around the teacup's base. Hostesses would provide guests with cup plates to prevent damage to tablecloths and wood. Pressed glass cup plates were popular from the 1820s to the 1860s. Pressed designs varied from purely decorative to images of famous men, places and events.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cup plate
Date Made
1832-1852
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.1400.171
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Pressed glass
Technique
Pressing
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Diameter: 5.63 in
Inscriptions
On center: HENRY CLAY
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