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Teacup

Object Name:
Teacup
Object ID:
1938.003.08.12
Place of Origin:
Staffordshire, England
Date:
1816
Description:
Teacup. White body, blue transfer-printed earthenware with clear glaze; Pearlware. Handleless spherical body with curved sides and straight foot. Scene of stormy day with a woman that appears to be begging a man with a flowing waterway in the background and an aqueduct bridge printed on two sides of body. Printed scalloped band around exterior rim. Flower and leaf band with scalloped borders printed around interior rim of body. Cottage printed in center of interior. "Gift of Hosea Canney" written on cloth tape adhered to bottom. Part of a 28-piece set - 2 teapots, creamer, sugar bowl, waste bowl, 11 cups, and 12 saucers.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearlware
Dimensions:
H-2.2 Dia-3.5 inches
Provenance:
Gift of Hosea Canney.
Credit Line:
Gift of Hosea Canney
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