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Commemorative Cup and Saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1920

GUSN

GUSN-36189

Description

Porcelian cup and saucer with scalloped and gilt rims and molded lobed bodies. Each piece decorated with oval-shaped scene of the Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts in black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
saucers (plates)
souvenirs
commemoratives
porcelain
transfer printing
decals
landscapes (representations)
Set, Cup and Saucer
Set, Cup and Saucer

Inscription

"MADE IN ENGLAND FOR / W.A. MOORE & CO / GROTON, MASS" (printed)
"GROTON SCHOOL" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

1933.1633AB

People and Organizations

W.A. Moore & Co.
Groton School

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Anne F. Caryl

Accession Number

1933.1633.1-.2

Places

Groton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

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