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Teacup and saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1830

GUSN

GUSN-291587

Description

One of a set of pearlware cups (a) and saucers (b) decorated with pink bands containing pink luster wavy lines below rims. Vine and flowers below rims, red rose with green leaves and pink luster sprays on bases.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
earthenware
luster (optical property)
Cup & Saucer

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.351.2AB

Related Items

Title Saucer Accession Number 1958.351.3
Title Teacup and saucer Accession Number 1958.351.1AB

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