Plate
The letters pressed on the crown in the center of this plate stand for "Victoria Regina," Latin for Victoria the Queen. The initials pressed on the outside border of the rim might refer to the mold maker, or perhaps have reference to Victoria's predecessor on the throne, William IV, in Latin, William Rex, William the King. Victoria's coronation took place in 1837, her marriage to Albert in 1840. This plate probably commemorates one of those events. While the plate is most likely of English origin, it may have been manufactured in the United States.
Artwork Details
- Title: Plate
- Date: ca. 1837–40
- Geography: Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States
- Culture: American or British
- Medium: Lacy pressed glass
- Dimensions: Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charles W. Green, in memory of Dr. Charles W. Green, 1951
- Object Number: 51.171.164
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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