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Cup and saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-33964

Description

Earthenware cup(.1) and saucer (.2) with brown transfer-print pattern. Border pattern of floral sprays and eagle in cartouches. Cup interior: scene of a cottage. Saucer interior and cup exterior: scene of seated young woman with two sheep, water and cottage in background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
pastoral
Set, Cup and Saucer
Spray
Eagle
Cottage
Woman
Sheep
Set, Cup and Saucer

Inscription

"12" (impressed)

Additional Identification Number

1931.577AB

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John F. Miller

Accession Number

1931.577.1-.2

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