Teacup
- Object Name:
- Teacup
- Object ID:
- 1973.069.06 c
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- circa 1850
- Description:
- Teacup. Porcelain. Twelve sided cup with square shaped handle, and pedestal base. Body is faceted and flares outward at rim. Hand painted decoration on exterior includes two green and yellow flowers each surrounded with a purple and green vine. Four small sprigs hand painted on interior. Small green strip on handle.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Dimensions:
- H-2.6 W-4.4 Dia-3.7 inches
- Provenance:
- The tea set originally belonged to the Moses W. Pillsbury family of Warren, NH. It was given to their daughter, Clara E. (Pillsbury) Perkins (Mrs. Manus) (1854-1947) of Woodsville. The set was acquired from Mrs. Perkins by the donor and given to the New Hampshire Historical Society in memory of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Stevens of Woodsville.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Winnifred M. Moran, in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Stevens
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