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Cup and saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-36603

Description

Canary yellow w/ black transfer printed scene of woman in Empire dress at virginal w/ children playing triangle and tambourine; footed egg-shaped cup w/ loop handle. A= Cup B= Saucer

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
saucers (plates)
earthenware
tin (metal)
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Woman
Children
Musical Instrument
Virginal
CUP AND SAUCER

Inscription

Impressed on saucer bottom: ""7""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.375 (H), 3.125 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.494AB

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