Collection Highlights
"Why Don't You Speak for Yourself, John?"
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.3
Medium:
Chromolithograph card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup and saucer
Object Number:
1933.16ab
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Part (saucer): 1 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (3.5 x 14 cm)
Part (cup): 2 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (5.4 x 10.5 x 8.6 cm)
Marks:
gilt: in scrolled border: "J.D.C.P"
Description:
Porcelain cup and saucer with shaped rim; both forms have blue enamelled border with gilt stars and secondary border of blue dots in a wavy line; saucer also gilt with spearhead and interwing vine; both forms enamelled with pseudo arms of New York State: figures of Liberty and Justice flanking shield with scrolled border surmounted by an eagle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. L.V. Salon
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
