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Tableware Set

Collection Type

  • Cooking equipment

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-3229

Description

It is of uncolored glass, each piece molded with alternating "Paisley" devices, centering a flowerhead at the face. The paisley is patterned with overlapping cone devices, radiating stars and a single beaded ridge. The set includes: 1.& 2. a cakeplate with a pedestal and flared foot; 3. circular plate with a scalloped edge; 4. circular bowl with a heavy rim; 5. a small circular bowl with a heavy rim; 6. an oval dish; 7.-10. sauce dishes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tableware
glass (material)
pressing
paisley
Glass
Pressed
Paisley
SET, TABLEWARE

Associated Building

Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1991.1012

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.5 (H), 8.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little

Accession Number

1991.1012.1-10

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