Cup plate 1830 - 1835

This small, clear glass "cup plate" dates to 1830–35 and is part of the The Art Institute of Chicago's collection. The plate is decorated with a pressed glass design depicting an arched structure with a row of small dots across the top, perhaps representing a house or a bridge. The plate is likely an example of early American pressed glass, a style of glassmaking that allowed for the mass production of decorative and affordable tableware. While the artist is unknown, the plate is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and artistry of the period.