Creator(s): Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (Manufacturer)

On view in: Kitchen

About this object

The plate has a profile bust of George Washington in the center. He is facing right and surrounded by an inscription. Around the central medallion is a border of oak leaf and acorn sprays rising from a scroll and separated at the top by a star. This is surrounded by an elaborate scrolled border and a scalloped edge.

Made from:

Glass

Made in:

Sandwich, USA

Date made:

1827-1840

Size:

1.9 x 15.2 cm (3/4 x 6 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

23.141

Class:

GLASS

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION around bust: GEORGE WASHINGTON

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973