Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
1798
1937.587
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup
Object name
Cup
Date
ca. 1848
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 10.8 x 7.9 cm )
Description
Slightly flared cylindrical cup with handle; black transfer printed images of George Washington and General Taylor with a gold inscription in between; gold bands around rim and foot.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number
1945.377
Marks
printed: in gold on body: "A Present/from/Boston"
printed: in black on body: "Washington"; "General Taylor"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
