Collection Highlights
Study of Four Tree Trunks (Three Birches)
ca. 1855
1918.325
Graphite with scratching out on beige paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Demitasses (6)
Object name
Demitasses (6)
Date
ca. 1793
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
each: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Set of six porcelain demitasses; each with interior rim band of blue enamel linked diamonds and gilt circles, exteior rim band of blue enamel with gilt stars above gilt scallop and dot band; the front of the cups have an oval cartouche containing two birds facing each other, each holding a flower.; each with interior
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number
1927.26-31
Gallery Label
These cups were given by Clarkson Crolius (1773-1843) to Elizabeth Meyer (d. 1858) at the time of their marriage in 1793. Crolius was a New York potter and politican.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
