Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coffee cup
Object name
Coffee cup
Date
ca. 2001
Medium
Whiteware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/4 x 5 x 3 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 12.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Whiteware bone color coffee cup in Fishs Eddy "212" pattern with broad circular bowl and loop handle; outside of cup decorated in black with New York City landmarks; buildings include the Woolworth Building, Twin Towers, Flatiron Building, Empire State Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Credit Line
Gift of Fishs Eddy
Object Number
2002.12b
Marks
printed: in green on underside of cup: "HOMER LAUGHLIN CHINA/LEAD FREE/U.S.A. QQA"
Gallery Label
This quintessential New York china pattern was produced for Fishs Eddy, a store specializing in American-made, commerical quality ceramics and glassware. The "212" pattern, advertised as offering "prime New York real estate at affordable prices," was inspired by the New York City skyline.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
