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Teacup

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-304865

Description

Footed earthenware teacup with white body and applied ear-shaped handle with hand-painted polychrome swag and tassel decoration. Partial tea service, nineteen pieces includes tea and coffee cups, six saucers, creamer, a sugar bowl, waste bowl, two plates, and a teapot.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
earthenware
hand-painted
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Additional Identification Number

1947.799.1-.19

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/8 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. Arthur Johnson

Accession Number

1947.799.13

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