Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teacup and saucer
Object Number:
1919.11ab
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall (a: Teacup): 1 3/4 in. × 3 in. (4.4 × 7.6 cm)
Overall (b: Saucer): 1 3/16 in. × 5 in. (3 × 12.7 cm)
Description:
Porcelain "mandarin palette" teacup and saucer; each hand painted with multi-colored Chinese figures and landscape and incorporating cartouches containing flowers and landscapes; saucer has molded ribs with scalloped edges; interior rim of cup has three black bands surrounding pink wave.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cup and saucer belonged to the Kip family and was once used by George Washington.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Sarah E. Mower
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
