Cup Plate
Inscribed: HENRY CLAY
Made by Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1825 - 1888
Geography:
Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Period:
antebellumDate:
1831-1851Medium:
GlassDimensions:
Diameter: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)Curatorial Department:
American ArtObject Location:
F1929-6-427bCredit Line:
The Sallie Crozer Hilprecht Collection, 1929
Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Period:
antebellumDate:
1831-1851Medium:
GlassDimensions:
Diameter: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)Curatorial Department:
American ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:F1929-6-427bCredit Line:
The Sallie Crozer Hilprecht Collection, 1929
Label:
Henry Clay (1777-1852) was an American statesman who served in both houses of Congress and made five unsuccessful bids for the presidency. He is known as the “Great Compromiser” for his efforts to unite the North and South before the Civil War.
Henry Clay (1777-1852) was an American statesman who served in both houses of Congress and made five unsuccessful bids for the presidency. He is known as the “Great Compromiser” for his efforts to unite the North and South before the Civil War.
