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Teacup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-34192

Description

Bell-shaped earthenware teacup with handle. Teacup is decorated with red transfer-print scene of two women gathering flowers beside or bringing flowers to an urn-on-pedestal. Waterway and cottage in the background. On the inner rim of the cup is a transfer-print border of flowers and fans.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
landscapes (representations)
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1931.1229

Places

Possibly County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

Related Items

Title Saucer Accession Number 1935.333

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