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Cottage cheese container

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1953

GUSN

GUSN-10032

Description

Clear glass tumbler with tapered bases; transfer printed in black and purple with image of Queen Elizabeth in robes holding an orb and sceptre; 2 miniature horse-drawn coaches to her right; crown and inscription on back

Details

Descriptive Terms

containers (receptacles)
glass (material)
transfer printing
Glass
Transfer Printed
GLASS

Inscription

Transfer printed on back above and below crown: Coronation Year/ 1953

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.125 (H), 2.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth McAfoose

Accession Number

1995.201.2

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