Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Cup and saucer
Object name
Cup and saucer
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
a: 2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.9 cm )
b: 1 1/4 x 5 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 14.3 cm )
Description
Handleless cup and saucer with heavy gilt decoration; gilt border around rims of cup and saucer form a central star shape with gilt swags and gilt initials "A A."
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John B. Morris
Object Number
1951.343ab
Gallery Label
This cup and saucer belonged to Abijah Arden, great-great aunt of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
