Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
1798
1937.587
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Luce Center
Mustache cup and saucer
Object name
Mustache cup and saucer
Date
1880-1900
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
a: 3 1/2 x 5 x 3 7/8 in. ( 8.9 x 12.7 x 9.8 cm )
b: 1 1/8 x 6 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 16.8 cm )
Description
Molded mustache cup with molded handle and flat, arching, 2-pointed mustache guard set inside rim; both cup and saucer are rimmed with gold; cup decorated with printed overglaze decal of 4 pink roses with white flowers and green leaves.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1932.82ab
Marks
printed: in dark red on base: "OG" conjoined monogram within circle and "GERMANY"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.