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One of a pair of “Lacy Beehive” clear glass octagonal cake plates.
Cake Plate
One of a pair of “Lacy Beehive” clear glass octagonal cake plates.
One of a pair of “Lacy Beehive” clear glass octagonal cake plates.
Cake Plate, Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1830, Pressed glass, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Cake Plate

Maker (American, 1826 - 1888)
Datec. 1830
MediumPressed glass
Dimensions1 1/2 × 9 3/16 × 9 1/8 inches (3.8 × 23.3 × 23.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. John A. Welsh III in memory of Fred F. “Nick” Williams, Jr.
Object number2008.19.3
On View
Not on view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis cake plate by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company is more frequently known for its beehive shapes, but it also features thistles and foliage in its other panels, demonstrating the capacity for stylized design and more industrialized production. Text written for 'Lingua Flora,' on view from June 21–September 8, 2024.
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