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Cup and saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-19597

Description

Willoware cup(A) and saucer(B); white w/ blue transfer printed pattern of willow tree, pagodas, a river w/ bridge, small oriental figures, and 2 birds; elaborate geometric band on interior and exterior of rim; foliate decoration on C-shaped handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
saucers (plates)
earthenware
transfer printing
willow (wood)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
bridges (built works)
willow (wood)
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Willow
Willow
Pagoda
Bridge
Classical Figure
Bird
CUP AND SAUCER

Inscription

Stamp on bottom of cup and saucer: ""WILLOW/ CLARENCE/ STAFFORDSHIRE/ ENGLAND"" [w/ crown]

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.25 x 5 (HxW), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4458AB

Date

1860-1890 (Possibly)

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