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Teacup

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-48320

Description

Porcelain teacup with gold gilt around the rim. Purple chain and floral design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

miniatures (toys)
teacups
porcelain
gilt paint
hand-painted
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Label

Entire tea set in exhibition "Yankee Remix" at Mass Mus of Contemporary Art, May 2003-April 2004.

Additional Identification Number

1970.304.1a

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/8 (H), 1 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Laura and Caroline Pettingell

Accession Number

1970.304.1

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