Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Cups and saucers (3)
Object Number:
1961.222a-f
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Each (cups): 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (9.5 x 6.7 cm)
Each (saucers): 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (14.6 x 3.2 cm)
Marks:
printed: on back of the saucer:"MOUNT VERNON/The Seat of the Late /GEN. WASHINGTON'
Description:
Glazed earthenware teacups and saucers decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of George Washington next to a horse in front of Mt. Vernon surrounded by a floral border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
