Set of teacups and saucers

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1860

GUSN

GUSN-273003

Description

Set of five earthenware teacups and saucers with white glazed bodies. Molded basket-weave pattern decorated with hand-painted polychrome enamel floral sprays.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
saucers (plates)
earthenware
molding (forming)
enameling
floral patterns
Service, Tea

Inscription

"1930" (Hand-enameled on the bottom of each piece, probably the pattern number.)

Associated Building

Original To Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little

Accession Number

1996.137

Related Items

Title Tea Service Accession Number 1991.1005

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