Cup plate c. 1840

This pressed glass "cup plate" from c. 1840 features a central image of a log cabin with the inscription "Fort America". This type of pressed glass was popular in the mid-19th century and often featured patriotic themes, making it an ideal piece for celebrating American history and heritage. The delicate, detailed rim is characteristic of the style of the time. This small, but beautifully crafted piece of pressed glass, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is an example of 19th-century American craftsmanship and cultural values.