Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup and saucer
Object name
Cup and saucer
Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
a: 2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.9 cm )
b: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 14 cm )
Description
Handleless cup and saucer with gilded rim and interior border of a gilded wavy line separating a blue enamel backgound with gilded half flowers and a white background with blue half flowers; both cup and saucer also bear a pseudo-armorial insignia of love birds perched upon a black and gold bar; they are encircled by a blue enamel band with gold dots and blue and gold rays projecting outward.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr.
Object Number
1952.97ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
