Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer
Object name
Saucer
Date
ca. 1785-1800
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
tea bowl: 2 x 4 1/8 in.; saucer: 1 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.
Description
Part of a group of 2 saucers and one tea bowl; scalloped edges and molded ribbing; rust and purple wave border; polychrome enamel flowers and central flower basket.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Lucy Embury Hubbell
Object Number
1953.194c
Gallery Label
According to the donor, these were part of a set used by Marina Shannon at her wedding breakfast.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
