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Teacup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-35223

Description

Pearlware teacup with flaired rim and ear-shaped handle. Cup exterior has vertical, molded ribbing. The handle and base are hand-painted with blue bands. The rim is hand-painted with a blue feather edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
hand-painted
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Jane Curtis

Accession Number

1932.2257

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