"Train" platter 1870 - 1900

This pressed glass platter, dating from 1870 to 1900, showcases a detailed, raised image of a train. The anonymous artist captured the steam engine, carriages, and track with impressive detail, demonstrating the technological advancements of the time. The platter's design, with its delicate border and the central image, was likely meant for a domestic setting. The "Train" platter, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the everyday objects that reflected the changing world of the late 19th century.