Collection Highlights
Snake jug
Date:
1871
Object Number:
1906.6ab
Medium:
Stoneware
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Cup and saucer
Object Number:
1945.383ab
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
cup: 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. ( 4.4 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm )
saucer: 3/4 x 4 in. ( 1.9 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
gilded: on exterior of cup: "Monitor beats all."
Description:
Porcelain cup with panelled sides and molded saucer; cup enamelled with pair of US flags, black eagle, gilt lettring, canon balls, and canon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
