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Cup with handle

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-305566

Description

Small teacup with foot and "g-shaped" handle. Part of a children's set of dishes. Black transfer-print scene of a young woman in Empire-style dress with a goat on a leash on cup exterior. Looping chain border around interior rim and scene of buildings at bottom of bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
earthenware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Additional Identification Number

1944.313E

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 7/8 (H), 3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Lucy Merriam Brigham

Accession Number

1944.313.5

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