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Cocoa Mug and Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1883

GUSN

GUSN-309928

Description

Cocoa mug and saucer part of "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Mug is small with straight sides and loop handle. Cup and saucer are light cream-colored body with aqua rims, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric designs in aqua, blues, yellow, brown and black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
saucers (plates)
ceramic products
floral patterns
Anglo-Japanese
Set, Cup and Saucer
Set, Cup and Saucer

Inscription

"HAMPDEN / OLD HALL / ENGLAND / E'WARE CO / (L)" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

1998.5905.82ab

Maker

Dresser, Christopher (Designer)
Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Sarah Moore Field Collection

Accession Number

1998.5905.82.1-.2

Places

North Andover (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Hanley (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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