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Teacup and saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-35943

Description

Handleless cup; cream-colored body with red, black and yellow swag and tassel border; red, black, green and yellow rose sprays decorate inside of saucer and outside of cup; cup has small sprig in bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
saucers (plates)
creamware
earthenware
glazing (coating)
painting (coating)
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Lucy F. Logan

Accession Number

1933.1028AB

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