Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup and saucer
Object Number:
1940.44ab
Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 3/4 x 3 in. ( 5.1 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm )
saucer: 1 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 13 cm )
Marks:
painted: on saucer reverse and beneath cup base: blue underglaze lines
Description:
Porcelain cup with handle and saucer; double row of molded reeding in interior; painted purple enamel rock and chrysanthemum pattern; gilt rim, foot, and handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
