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Chocolate Cup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-11014

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware handled chocolate cup. Round cover with a slot for a spoon and a round finial. Pastoral and landscape scene featuring a cathedral adorn the body. Floral motif adorns the cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chocolate cups
pearlware
transfer printing
Cup
Cup, Chocolate
Cup, Chocolate

Inscription

Printed on the cup is the number 4.

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Staffordshire, England

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Caroline M. Smith

Accession Number

1934.1063AB

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