Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup and saucer
Object name
Cup and saucer
Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
cups: 2 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 3 5/8 in.; saucers: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.
Description
Porcelain cup and saucer with broad border of salmon-colored enamel with outlining and accents in gilding; enamel borders are crossed by curving diaper-patterned bands of gilding.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. William D. Bloodgood
Object Number
1939.466ab
Gallery Label
This cup and saucer belonged to Janet Livingston (1743-1828), wife of General Richard Montgomery (1738-1775); see Anthology of British teapots/ teacups for more information.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
