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Coffee Cup

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-61023

Description

White, brown, and gilt cup with a round body, a molded handle, and decoration of an eagle holding a shield. Part of a tea and coffee set.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee cups
gilding
porcelain
Chinese export
Cup
Cup, Coffee
Cup, Coffee

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.1897.7

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