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Teacup

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1830

GUSN

GUSN-291277

Description

One of a set of small pearlware handleless teacups and saucers with pink luster stripe on rim and base. Band of pink luster leaves, flowers and grapes. Set consists of two cups and four saucers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
saucers (plates)
earthenware
Teacup

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

1 3/4 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.342.2AB

Related Items

Title Saucer Accession Number 1958.342.4
Title Saucer Accession Number 1958.342.3
Title Teacup Accession Number 1958.342.1AB

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