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Cup and saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-54228

Description

Handleless cup; cream-colored body w/ 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 center of bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
saucers (plates)
creamware
earthenware
glazing (coating)
painting (coating)
tin (metal)
floral patterns
rose (genus)
foliation (pattern)
swags
tassel
Earthenware
Creamware
Tin Glazed
Painted
Swag
Tassel
Rose
Sprig
CUP AND SAUCER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edgar J. Rollins

Accession Number

1946.163AB

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