Plate, Bread and Butter
Object number2023.136.1
Manufacturer
Bryce Brothers
(1882 - 1891)
Date1886
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Harley Trice and Debra Coulson
DescriptionAmber glass bread plate. Plate is in the shape of a shield with an oval foot and sides that angle inward to create a shallow well in the center. Center of plate is in the shape of an oval with the profile of a woman facing the viewer's left and wearing a headband with hair pulled back in a bun; image is molded in the glass on the underside of the plate. Border of the plate has a decorative stars and stripes pattern molded on the underside of the plate. The stars go across the top quarter of the plate, and vertical stripes cover the rest of the shield.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.125 x 9.5 x 12.75 in. (2.9 x 24.1 x 32.4 cm)Historical NotesThe National bread plate was introduced along with other novelties by Bryce Brothers in 1886 to commemorate the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. The image in the center of the plate is a copy of the image seen on the Morgan silver dollar.
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1860
1985
Mine Safety Appliances Company
1936
1999
1830-1845